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Microsoft 's great gift to Linux - Larz60+ - Nov-22-2018
For years my nickname for Microsoft was Microshaft Winblows. I won't say that anymore, the release of VSCode has changed my mond. Now check this one out. They have just released 60,000 patents into open domaine, see story here: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/10/microsoft-promises-to-defend-not-attack-linux-with-its-60000-patents/
and here: https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/microsoft-makes-60000-patents-open-source-to-aid-the-linux-community/
A quote from the article "Microsoft is determined to continue pushing its support for Linux"
RE: Microsoft 's great gift to Linux - wavic - Nov-22-2018
Once lost, trust is gained back hard. I will wait to see what are their intentions.
RE: Microsoft 's great gift to Linux - Alfalfa - Nov-22-2018
Still hard to give them any trust since we might simply be in the Extend phase of their Embrace, Extend, Extinguish strategy for Linux. It is a little concerning to see their investements in the Linux Fundation as well. For the same reason I believe it is also wise to get away from Github now that they bought it. Just my 2ยข :)
RE: Microsoft 's great gift to Linux - metulburr - Nov-22-2018
I will most likely have an utter hatered for Microsoft for the rest of my life. I just feel like companies are self centered and that they only care about their profit margins. Things like these makes me think they just came up with some plan that we cant see yet.
EDIT:
(Nov-22-2018, 07:33 PM)Alfalfa Wrote: we might simply be in the Extend phase of their Embrace, Extend, Extinguish strategy for Linux.yeah that is the term i was looking for. The funny part is it was the post before mine. haha
RE: Microsoft 's great gift to Linux - wavic - Nov-23-2018
Well, it could be a simple strategy. If you can't beat them, join them. Then destroy them from an inside.
RE: Microsoft 's great gift to Linux - Larz60+ - Nov-23-2018
Perhaps now is the time to take a more serious look at: https://python-forum.io/Thread-Inrupt-developer-portal-now-open