Microsoft has released its Virtual Machine Additions for Linux. "Virtual Machine Additions for Linux are designed to improve the usability and interoperability of running qualified Linux operating systems as guests or virtual machines of Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1." Red Hat and SUSE are the obvious supported guests.
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Member since:2007-09-10
Business is business, do you really think Red Hat or SuSE is going to be very concerned when the CEO's are making millions off selling 'free' software and providing support?
In the end it plays out like this:
1. CEO's make millions
2. Lawyers make millions
3. Shareholders make millions
4. Businesses pay out $$$
5. End user (is forgotten).....
Member since:2006-01-14
Look... we all know that competitors frequently make deals with each other when they feel it is economically in their best interest. Case in point, MS/Novell.
This, on the other hand, is more akin to accusing someone of being an idiot, yet you go on to hire them to do your taxes for you. You can't have your cake and eat it, too. One action is invalidating the other.
Likewise, MS supporting Red Hat is like admitting that Red Hat is not doing anything wrong -- which is contrary to all of the comments by Ballmer.
I don't see why this is so hard to understand?
Edited 2007-10-25 03:06
Member since:
2006-01-14
It is true that businesses competitors make all kinds of seemingly strange agreements. But, this is not what I'm talking about. This appears to be going against the groundwork they may be trying to lay for another strategic maneuver.
My point was that this seems contrary to their current business plan, which appears to be creating uncertainty among Linux customers. Have they changed their mind about Linux and patents? Based on this move, it would seem so.
I think you missed my point.
Edited 2007-10-24 23:49