This will give people the hope that Linux jumps in and topples Microsoft.

Microsoft loves Linux.

The next move will be bringing Itanium and Integrity, and Microsoft [Windows] and Linux, into the environment.

If Microsoft ever does applications for Linux it means I've won.

People have to understand: As a shareholder, in general, they don't have any say in the company. People complain about it, but those who like what the company does will continue to view the stock as a vehicle for profits.

Cisco has sort of straddled the fence with working with Microsoft. This is another approach that moves toward a Linux-based, appliance-based model for voice applications that should fit into most businesses' strategies whether they love or hate Microsoft.