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Some Microsoft officials are concerned about the growing popularity of Linux because:

  1. It's a better word processor than Microsoft Word.

  2. It could offer stiff competition to the Windows NT operating system.

  3. They prefer Dilbert to the Peanuts comic strip

  4. It provides faster Internet service than The Microsoft Network.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Microsoft was concerned about Linux's growing popularity because Linux posed a competitive threat to Windows NT in the server and enterprise markets. Linux offered a free, stable, and increasingly mature operating system that could replace Windows NT, threatening Microsoft's market dominance and revenue streams in these critical segments.

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