.NET for Apache

PerlGuy was so kind as to forward us the news about the joint Apache/Microsoft combined press conference scheduled from Wednesday at the OSCON Quote: "We will announce news related to the Apache web server and Microsoft's development technology, .NET. This should be one of the biggest announcements of the conference..."

The email he recieved: Covalent Technologies will be holding a press conference at the O'Reilly Conference on Wednesday at 3:15 in suite 415 (during the afternoon break). We will announce news related to the Apache web server and Microsoft's development technology, .NET. This should be one of the biggest announcements of the conference and an interesting follow up to Microsoft's appearance last year at the show as well as to their general comments on open source. Executives will be on hand to answer questions or to conduct one-on-one interviews after the announcement.

This is great.

[SpanishInquisition]

At last we'll have Code Red ported to Linux!

Pigs are flying

[Anonymous Coward]

the joint Apache/Microsoft combined press conference

And in related news, Linus is putting out Linux under the BSD licence, Richard Stallman has shaved off his beard, Mozilla 1.0 is out and IBM are nice guys again.

Hmm......

[doc_traig]

Smells like a trap. I'm sending in a robot to blow it up.

- DDT

Re:Thanks Apache

[linuxhack]

In summary, it is difficult to believe that something this good could be produced in such an unusual way. If I had not seen it with my own eyes I would not have believed it.

The parent in this thread is actually Bill Gates part of the press release. Unfortunately the poster forgot to mention it...

RedHat/Microsoft Announce Linux.net

[Anonymous Coward]

What next?

Vatican/Microsoft announce MonoTheism.net?
US Govt/Microsoft anounce MonoPoly.net?
Soundblaster/Microsoft announce MonTonous.net?

Did I miss some? ;)

You disgust me!

[Anonymous Coward]

As a native american descendent I am shocked and horrified by the name you have chosen for your web server. The Apache were a strong and noble people forced from their homeland after being the target of genocide. Do you think this is funny? Do you think this is tasteful? Your lack of respect ( I mean all of you taking part in this discussion, so don't tell me to complain to the project ) is an insult. I suppose you thought that none of had net access so we would never know. What's next, the Gypsy web server? I think you should rename it the "Pale-skinned, dog-faced, land-stealing white devil" web server.

Re:Mono?

[AJWM]

Nah, the real announcement is that Microsoft has finally faced up to the insecurity of IIS and is discontinuing it in favor of Apache. They will provide (for a modest licensing fee, this is Microsoft) a tool to convert ASPs to JSPs.

(And if anyone really believes that, please contact me about this money in a Nigerian bank I need help with transferring...)

Re:Function

[Anonymous Coward]

A .net, isn't that something you use to catch a .fish?

Re:WTH?!?!?

[WetCat]

Java is a stupid slow language. And it's proprietary and not open source. Mandrake cometh without it. Death to Java!

Re:Function

[x136]

I don't think Microsoft knows what .Net is. But judging by the commercials, I'd say it's some kind of magic laserbeam that transmits information to and from handheld devices. You know, like IrDA, but with magic lasers.

Re:WTH?!?!?

[WetCat]

Ok... let's continue the rant:
1) How much is the proportion of ix86 based computers related to Sun and other RISCs?
About 90%...
ok... next is to
2) the JVM is huge and you cannot install just a part of it.
3) you cannot easily stop garbage collection, which is by itself a very controversal thing
4) control structures are outdated, for example you even cannot use string argument for a switch!
you cannot write
switch (myinput) {
"here we go" : lalala
"my dog skip: go home
}
etc...
5) java encourages creation a lot of files, which
decrease project manageability. Remember, the best number of objects to catch up and observe - is 7+-2... ....

Re:Hrm

[_Sprocket_]

I think the better quote is "I believe it is peace in our time" [google.com].

Although the Babylon5 quote means much the same, and is obviously designed echo events of WWII, it might not have the same impact on those who didn't appreaciate B5. :)

Now if...

[Anonymous Coward]

Now if we could only get MS to put out Office XP for Linux!

Re:Function

[rat7307]

So anyone figured out what .NET does yet?

do not question the .NET
The .NET is your friend
The .NET will not harm you
See how the .NET sparkles in the light
The .NET will make you feel whole
the .NET is all you need
now repeat after me.... 'I must get .NET'
There's a good boy...

It's a perfect plan...

[bubbha]

...developers could use Apache for the stuff that HAS to work and they could use IIS for the stuff that doesn't...