.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.

Comments

This is great.

[SpanishInquisition]

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

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

[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:Hrm

[_Sprocket_]

I think the better quote is "I believe it is peace in our time".

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. :)