On Thu, Jan 23, 2003 at 01:50:58PM +0800, Ariz Jacinto wrote: > Microsoft aims to strengthen its position in government markets, where > it faces > growing competitive pressure from free open-source software.
I don't think MS actually would release any of its source code with anything even approximating an open source license. You pay the borg, you sign an NDA, and you can do nothing but look at it. It seems the Russians bought it mostly because the FSB (the successor to the KGB) wanted to have an easier time looking for flaws in Microsoft software for them to exploit for espionage purposes. :) -- Rafael R. Sevilla <dido at imperium dot ph> +63(2)8123151 Software Developer, Imperium Technology Inc. +63(917)4458925 _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fully Searchable Archives With Friendly Web Interface at http://marc.free.net.ph To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
