>How so?

Seen any programming curriculums lately at major universities? Most of the really smart "young guns" are diving into Linux. Linux rules in universities.

A friend of mine who works for a major IT company (40,000 + employees) showed me an email which threatened "disciplinary action and possible termination" for any employee who installs Office XP.

I have more examples if you want them.

In general, IT is finally not buying the hype of the Microsofts and Larry Ellisons of the world. IT is begining to wise-up and are actively exploring alternative, less restrictive, less expensive technologies which puts THEM in control.