Microsoft’s contention was that while the open source software was free to acquire, things like support and maintenance ended up costing more in the long run.
微软的意图是说尽管开源软件是可以免费获取的，但像支持维护之类的东西最终随着时间推移而令成本更高。
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But I think that the decision not to break up the interdependence of their hardware and software is a mistake that will ultimately end up costing them.
但是，我认为，他们不打破自己的软硬件的共生关系这项决策是错误的，最终会令他们付出代价。
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Discusses software robot, reference consulting librarian, electronic reference costing, electronic reference mode, transfer means of electronic journal literature, etc.