Microsoft Expands Access to Windows Source Code

Brain Stew writes "According to eWeek, MVPs living within thecountries that have signed up with Microsoft's Windows Source code program can now see it for free (limited source code of course). 'Microsoft Corp. has expanded the Source Licensing Program under which its Most Valued Professionals get access to the source code for the Windows operating system. The Redmond, Wash., company said on Monday that all the MVPs within the Microsoft platforms community and living within the 27 eligible countries worldwide will now be able to access Windows source code at no cost. '"

Comments

Personally?

[AKAImBatman]

I don't trust Microsoft as far as I can kick them. People get all hot and bothered about looking at Java or Solaris code. They claim that Sun will turn around and prosecute them for "stealing" Sun trade secrets. Yet to my knowledge, Sun has NEVER prosecuted a customer. Microsoft OTOH, keeps the BSA guard dog around, and sicks them on anyone who *might* be guilty of not paying Microsoft their protection money^W^W taxes.

I know who's source code I'd rather be looking at.

Re:You don't find them

[mrlpz]

That's my whole point....if you have to wait with baited breath, what's the big deal. But then again, I didn't expect anyone to "get it" anyways. ( waves his SDK 1.03 5.25" floppies. You'd be hard pressed to find individuals who personally own and HAVE USED this for real work(circa 1986/87)...talk about clay tablet programming. ) Ask Dave Cutler about the last person who asked him what a "Mutant Object " is in the NT Kernel..and see what he says. First you'd have to know/remember who Dave Cutler is...but hey, you're an MVP...you should know this stuff like old hat, right ?