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    Microsoft joins Linux Foundation

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by inm8#2, Nov 16, 2016.

  1. inm8#2

    inm8#2 Notebook Deity

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    http://www.pcworld.com/article/3142...bles-down-on-linux-love-joins-foundation.html

    edit - perhaps I should have put this in the Linux subforum!
     
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    inm8#2, Nov 16, 2016
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  2. StormJumper

    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    Didn't Microsoft shaft Android first? And you think they won't shaft Linux?
     
    StormJumper, Nov 17, 2016
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  3. TANWare

    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

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    My guess is they are thinking if you can't beat them ...
     
    TANWare, Nov 18, 2016
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  4. i_pk_pjers_i

    i_pk_pjers_i Even the ppl who never frown eventually break down

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    If you can't beat them, buy them out and prevent any competition.

    I say that as a Windows fanboy that uses Windows as my main desktop AND server OS. Then again, I do love Linux as well.
     
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    i_pk_pjers_i, Nov 18, 2016
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  5. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    I've got four words for ya:

    I love this company... YEAH!

    wait, nope, wrong four words:

    embrace, extend, and extinguish

    Microsoft is actively patent-trolling all major android device makers with a licensing fee.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Dec 1, 2016
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