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. '"

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Re:Shared source will not work for MS

[AstroDrabb]

"Shared" source will never work for MS. It has been around for a while and what has it done for MS? Given them a few press releases is about all. OSS is not about being able to look at code. You can buy a text book for that. OSS is about being able to change the code or the Freedoms that come with the source code. "Shared" source grants no such Freedoms. Basically with "Shared" source you become an unpaid QA or code monkey for MS. Some may ask why it is OK to be an unpaid QA or code monkey for OSS? Because with OSS you get to OWN what you contribute to. You own it as much as the next guy/girl. However, with MS and "Shared" source, you have no rights and get nothing for your efforts.