The anti-Linux M$ disinformation and FUD attack is in high gear and it looks like the MicroDrones have been recruited/payed? to help spread the smear...

They're scared. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

THAT'S IT!! This was posted to one of the 3 linux user group mailing lists in New Zealand (were they too stupid to find the other 2?). It's gotta make the day... (I stuffed some domains to cut down on spam) Why don't we all send an appropriate response to hollyl@microsoft.com... Hhaahaahahaaaaa............. ROTFL Volker ----- Begin Included Message -----

From xxxxxxx......ac.nz Thu Feb 1 11:04:20 2001 Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2001 13:35:40 -0800 From: Holly Lindsey <hollyl@microsoft.com> Subject: [LAW] Networking Heaven To: "Linux Users Wellington"

Hello, My name is Holly Lindsey and I am a recruiter with Microsoft in the US. First, I want to apologize if it is inappropriate to approach your organization. I understand lovers of Linux/Unix sometimes don't have much love for Microsoft, but I'd like to get this information out to ALL the serious software developers. We will be conducting interviews in Sydney in March for the Windows Core Networking team. I have a deep respect for users of Linux/Unix and know they are sometimes the most hard core devoted programmers out there. We are looking for the best and brightest to join our team to produce the next generation of Windows. The Windows Core Networking team is responsible for building the next generation networking for Windows workstation and server platforms. This includes high performance network interfaces and transports, networking services that provide security, load balancing, scalable multicast capabilities and seamless wireless LAN experience, and technologies to make networking self configuring, self diagnosing and self healing. This group works with Windows Workstation (Consumer and Professional) and Server teams to ensure that these products are second to none in networking offerings. For more information about this product see their site at: http://microsoft.com/windows/default.asp. If you would be interested in learning more about our opportunities in this area, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at hollyl@microsoft.com and check out our web site at http://www.microsoft.com/jobs/intl. Sincerely, Holly Lindsey Associate Recruiter, International Microsoft Corporation ********************************************************** * Do you want significant ownership of a product, where your work actually impacts millions of people around the world? * Are you passionate about technology? * Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment, exchanging cool ideas with other smart people? If yes, then keep reading.....Over the last few years, our products such as Windows and SQL Server have been receiving rave reviews from several different world-renowned magazines and industry awards from leading organizations. We invite you to join us as we move toward the next generation of our products. You could create a world of change in one of these pivotal, Redmond, Washington USA area positions in the Microsoft product group. Positions available include the following technologies - Kernel, COM/DCOM, Networking, Graphics, XML, SQL, and Internetworking. What is a qualified candidate? * Someone who has a 4+ year university degree in Computer Science or a related field * Someone that has very strong abilities to write code in C/C++ * Someone who can communicate well in English, in a technical environment What type of work would you actually do? Software Design Engineer in Development Design and implement various new components of the next release of Windows, Exchange, Visual Studio, or other key Microsoft Products. Specific areas of expertise include DCOM, ActiveX, Networking, and Base/Kernel. The candidate should have BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics or Mathematics. Strong C/C++ programming skills, sound knowledge of operating system fundamentals and server development, and preferably more than 2 years of programming experience. Software Design Engineer in Test Design and develop test plans/test suites to test various components of one of our primary products - Windows, Office, SQL Server, etc....Work closely with the developers and other test team members to isolate and resolve problems. The candidate should have BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics or Mathematics. Strong C/C++ programming skills, sound knowledge of operating system fundamentals and server development and preferably more than 2 years of programming experience. Software Test Engineer Develop and execute test plans/test scripts to test 16-bit and 32-bit applications for Windows, Visual Studio, SQL Server, or other primary Microsoft product. Work closely with the developers and other test team members to isolate and resolve problems. Knowledge of and experience with applications in a PC environment is required. Experience in C/C++, MSTEST/VB or other test automation tool is highly desirable. There are multiple positions open, so please share the information with someone as good as you are. All positions are at our corporate headquarters in Redmond Washington, USA. If you are interested, please email your CV as soon as possible to hollyl@microsoft.com See http://www.microsoft.com/jobs/intl/ for more detailed information about our International Recruiting Program Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. ----- End Included Message -----