Microsoft's Savvy Open Source Move 137
willdavid writes to mention Joe Panettieri is reporting that Microsoft is continuing their push for open source software interoperability. In the most recent push Microsoft is partnering with a small Silicon Valley company called SpikeSource to certify open source software on Windows 2008. "Despite growing Linux deployments, Windows Server remains quite popular for running open source applications. SugarCRM, the fast-growing open source application provider, is quick to note that many of its business developments occur on Windows Server. And Microsoft itself has sponsored SugarCRM's conferences, in order to stay in front of open source crowds."
Windows Server rocks (Score:0, Interesting)
I run a some OS software on it, and commercial as well, of course, being ideologically agnostic as I am.
I really don't see the news value in this article, so...
Joe used to work for Windows Mag, too (Score:5, Interesting)
Microsoft is interested in anything that sells Windows Server. However, with all of their sword rattling, known monopolistic behaviors, partnering with them still can get you the Black Widow Effect. Just ask 3Com, or Ashton Tate, etc.
Just another way MS is trying to control OSS. (Score:3, Interesting)
I'm not sure exactly how MS will turn the certification process to try to control OSS, but based on past behavior I'm pretty skeptical to accept it at face value.
!savvy (Score:3, Interesting)
Re:You mean like this (Score:5, Interesting)
Savvy? (Score:1, Interesting)
Microsoft isn't fighting for its life, but the brand is dying, and nothing they can do will be able to stop it.