Byron Acohido, of USA TODAY, reports on an internal Microsoft memo leaked to a popular website this week that provides an interesting glimpse into the software giant's growing battle with Linux. Acohido writes . . .

“Microsoft is escalating its war against Linux, the free operating system begun as a hobby of Internet dabblers but increasingly the darling of bankers, retailers and Hollywood special effects wizards.”

“In a Dec. 26 memo leaked this week to technology Web site theregister.uk.com, Microsoft Senior Vice President Brian Valentine urges his Windows sales force to 'modify' traditional approaches and 'dig deeper' to find out where companies are using Linux. Valentine assures his troops they will soon get 'independent' studies and spreadsheet tools useful for obliterating 'the perception that Linux is free.' “

“Microsoft will probably try to show that Linux is costly to maintain and service over the long term, experts say. 'We're working hard to debunk myths around Linux,' he writes. 'We're approaching this in waves.' . . .”

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