Open source - 10 things Microsoft loves and hates

Over the years, Microsoft has had harsh criticism (even action) for the open source community in general and for Linux in particular. Recently, it is reported that the company wants users of open source software to pay royalties for violating 235 patents. It is clear that this relationship is gradually changing. Let's find out how Microsoft has shown goodwill towards open source Linux as well as fighting against them.

Microsoft 'loves' open source

1 - Sliverlight source code and programming language are announced right from the launch

Last week, at the Mix07 conference, Microsoft announced the dynamic language IronRuby and Dynamic Language Runtime (DLR) that will be provided under the license to use open source SBD to help users fix and distribute this code. The purpose of this action is to add cross-platform support for dynamic language programming in the .NET platform and to encourage developers to implement other languages ​​on DLR.

2 - Contract with open code providers

The agreements agreed with SugarCRM and JBOSS suggest that Microsoft understands that non-Windows components must be able to integrate with Windows server software. The company works with suppliers to make this a reality.

Many "alliance" contracts such as Xensource and MySQL, an open source facility, show that Microsoft understands the pressure from all sides.A similar agreement with Novell is intended to promote compatibility between Windows operating systems. and Linux open-source competitors actually have a lot of good points, but in a way that has created a war.

3 - Port 25

In August 2006, Microsoft announced Port 25, a website that provides insight into open source labs directed by Bill Hilf, who led the development of Linux strategy for IBM. This site mainly publishes testing, analysis and manipulation between parts of the laboratory.

4 - Codeplex project

The Codelex project initiated by Microsoft allows users to share open source development programs. A new version of this open-source page will be released every 3 weeks to add new features and updates. In early March 2007, there were 1,029 projects posted on this website.

5 - Identification

Directed by Kim Cameron, Microsoft's identity builder, Microsoft has encouraged participation in community discussions about identification related to proponents and participation in open code like Doc Seal, developers independent and passionate about this technology.

In September 2006, Microsoft announced Open Specification Promise, helping developers access without waiting for licensing or worrying about litigation, up to 35 service protocols. The web that Microsoft has developed, includes many applications in its identity technology.

Microsoft 'hates' open source

1 - Open Document Format (ODF)

Microsoft likes to make money and its file formats have kept users from slipping money into new versions of Office for years. With open file ratings and successions, Microsoft took a step forward with OpenXML (the default file format in Office 2007) to include it in an equivalent standard group called ODF. There has been a lot of debate about the advantages of each type of format.

2 - 3 USD software package in other countries

With Linux and open source code - typical of a major threat, Microsoft has taken precautionary measures with a 3-USD software package including Windows XP Starter Edition, Windows Home and Student 2007, Windows Live Mail patching applications other.

Bill Gate chairman announced that Microsoft will cooperate with local authorities to provide cheap computers with this software installed for students.

3 - Novell patent agreement

While some of Novell's contracts last year involved business and R&D efforts that have attracted public opinion, the deal with protecting customers from copyright and infringement lawsuits The Covenant to Customer (the Covenant to Customer) has made the Linux community and open source disturbed by loopholes and many missing details in it and led to accusations that the Novel has been hit by Microsoft. trick.

4 - Offensive on a widely published License for open source products (GPL) 3.0

Microsoft has long been a collaborator with the Association for Association for Competitive Technology, which has long been criticized as a puppet in Microsoft's hands because of anxiety, uncertainty and skepticism. doubt about the upcoming upgrade for the GPL. Richard Stallman, head of the Free Software Foundation, said GPL 3.0 will be a hindrance to Novel and Microsoft patent / IP contracts.

5 - Digital ownership management (DRM)

Microsoft's digital ownership management is not suitable for Linux and open source tools, where users can use open source documents or multimedia software to create within the framework of DRM control tools. .

Microsoft has blocked its DRM features, thereby blocking other applications that are not approved by Microsoft from DRM control. Experts believe that content control should be for content providers, not for Microsoft to impose and out of the user's reach with open source software.

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