I can understand Microsoft’s need to protect its profits and revenue streams, but I must say that I’m unimpressed by this sudden change of heart. There are no principles involved, no larger awareness of the virtues of open source and Linux, and no sense of obligation or responsibility to the open source community. It’s simply a strategic move to position Microsoft to profit from Linux and other open source software.
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