when will bill gates bring out IE for linux?

Question

yes that can be the next turn when microsoft products wil be shipped for linux too.

all i mean is when microsoft will be forced to make all their applications linux compatible, which will be the next turn in computing history

Answer 1

Microsoft (a..k.a. Bill) will not, as they will not gain anything, and would be infact losing money and customers. Linux and windows are major rivals, and would be more likely that you'll see Zelda for the PS3 than IE for Linux.

You have to remember, they don't have to do anything to IE, as it is their product to make, not for us to make. It's like saying that since you make burgers in Burger King, that you would have to make Burritos for Mexicans and Miso for Japanese.

Answer 2

Never natively, some would report otherwise but it is ran over a compatibility layer like emulators, now virtualization is on the rise expect Windows XP running full speed on Linux then you run stuff like IE on top of that.

Linux is a competitor of Windows, Uncle Bill would rather it go away like OS/2 then supporting it in any shape or form.

Answer 3

Never. Bill Gates wants money, the best way is to create more Windows computers. If he makes Linux software, that promotes something other than Windows. Just saying :)

Answer 4

A better question would be why anyone with Linux would want trash like IE on his/hercomputer? When have a browser like Opera or even Firefox IE IE is worthless

Answer 5

What Linux user on earth would every run IE on Linux?

Answer 6

Uh, newsflash, Bill left the 'company' awhile back. He and the wifey are off being philanthropists with their $$ and even Warren is giving them 1/2 his $$ now, not waiting until he dies. So, I doubt HE will be doing anything for linux.

Answer 7

IE6 will run on XANDROS NOW ! but it runs slow.