The Linux approach has led to an environment from which we can all learn, as it's a great way to do developer support. While Windows maintains its pre-eminent position in terms of developer support and interest, there is something about the way the Linux community supports itself that every platform provider should study if it wants to provide broad community. The Linux community support model has resonated with people.

I think the other thing the Linux community has done well is the support of unusual devices, smart devices, embedded devices, and that's why you see us making the investments we are in support and around the embedded community. The fact of the matter is that if the embedded community only needs a simple program loader and memory manager, we don't have a shot, as Linux has got the right price and terms.

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