Microsoft Pays For Open Source
Published by: Codrut Nistor, in News
June16th2008
No matter how strange it may sound, Microsoft is paying for Open Source! I know - this is not something you'd expect to happen, but this is probably more than meets the eye. Why? Well, the Redmond-based company is not actually paying to use Open Source software, but sponsoring The Open Source Census project. Ok, very nice, but WHY?
The aim of the OSC project is to track and catalog the use of open-source software in enterprises all over the world, but I am sure it's more in stake for Microsoft hear than the fact that they need to adapt to the increasingly heterogenous environments present in the enterprise world. I guess cleaning the sins of the past can go on second place, after all...
Just as a side note, I think it's good to see Microsoft giving back to the industry, after taking so much. Also, we're not in late 1990s, and things have changed a lot. Open-source software is getting more and more popular with enterprises and home users alike, and I think this is a great chance for everyone. To be honest, I don't trust Microsoft. It's not about Vista, not about the fact that Steve Ballmer doesn't seem the best mean to lead the company these days, it's just my personal feeling as one of those millions using Microsoft software, as well as open-source alternatives to the solutions provided by the Redmond giant.
Well, I guess we should wait and see how this entire effort moves along, and what's going to be the prize for Microsoft, because I am sure that behind every good deed, there's a reward, or at least the need for it.
Just as a side note, I think it's good to see Microsoft giving back to the industry, after taking so much. Also, we're not in late 1990s, and things have changed a lot. Open-source software is getting more and more popular with enterprises and home users alike, and I think this is a great chance for everyone. To be honest, I don't trust Microsoft. It's not about Vista, not about the fact that Steve Ballmer doesn't seem the best mean to lead the company these days, it's just my personal feeling as one of those millions using Microsoft software, as well as open-source alternatives to the solutions provided by the Redmond giant.
Well, I guess we should wait and see how this entire effort moves along, and what's going to be the prize for Microsoft, because I am sure that behind every good deed, there's a reward, or at least the need for it.
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3 Comments on Microsoft Pays For Open Source
On 06/16/2008 at 10:24 pm Alex said:
"Steve Ballmer doesn't seem the best mean to lead the company" - Fruedian slip? He's not THAT mean... ;-)
On 06/16/2008 at 10:59 pm KodrutZ said:
Oh, yeah, the "good evil" Ballmer...he's not that mean, but sometimes he ends up being compared with a monkey, and that's the last thing Microsoft needs - a CEO that would spoil the image of the company with his behavior.
On 06/17/2008 at 12:29 am Infamous Anonymous said:
@Alex
Yeah, he was being *nice* when he threw a chair, said he'd "fucking kill Google" and claim he'll bury Linux.
He's an asshole and a lummox. Enough said. As for MS paying for this OSC thing, beware... BEWARE Microsoft suddenly giving gifts to its greatest threats.
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