Linux Took on Microsoft, and Won Big in Munich

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From the site:

With Unilog, the consultant, recommending IBM-SuSE, Gallman stepped up lobbying for Microsoft. He arranged technical briefings with city tech staffers to elaborate on the advantages of Microsoft's bid. At a workshop, Microsoft ''gave detailed answers on all the issues and concerns in the (Unilog) study in exactly the same order'' as listed in the study, Maack says. ''They must have had a hard copy.''

Gallman denies that Microsoft obtained a copy. He says it could provide thorough answers based on its expertise. According to city fairness rules, neither side should have had a copy of the report.

:-? And where was the Unilog study kept?  That's right; on Munich's PC's running Windows®.  And who has the key to the back door on all Windows® PC's?  That's right...

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@Mikeymike:

;-) You are correct that it was more likely to be a human sympathizer who handed a paper copy to Microsoft.  However, the site mentioned that to be fair, neither vendor should have had a copy of the report.