> "We've been learning from open source about the importance of > sharing code with developers," said Jason Matusow, manager of > Microsoft's shared source initiative. "We know it's important > to have a full-spectrum approach" to licensing software under > shared source, he added."
But... but... Gurango said open source has no future in RP.
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> purely a business tactic. > > m$ has been expanding to other areas of techno lately. > (eg. x-box, handhelds, etc.)
I disagree. Apparently Microsoft, the company, has realized the high technical value of opening up source code to the end user (public developers in this case). In the long run, anything that contributes to the value of their platform should enhance their business position, so it's just enlightened self-interest on their part.
Interstingly, the fact that the business arm of their company is into foul business tactics is not preventing the technical arm from being flexible and open-minded. Clearly, they are quick to wake up to the fact that such is the key to their long-term survival in face of serious threats such as Linux.
Why did the Linux kernel prosper while Hurd didn't and much of GNU ended up having to cling on to Linux's coattails (with the possible exception of GCC) to achieve mainstrea popularity? Probably because RMS is a very inflexible person whereas Linus is much more open-minded.
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