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Microsoft Proposes Cooperative Research With OSDL

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the olive-branch-or-a-fox-in-the-henhouse dept.

turnitover writes "According to eWEEK.com, Microsoft has proposed to work with OSDL for a 'facts-based analysis of Linux and Windows.' Could this just be a case of the fox contracting security for the hen house?" Martin Taylor, Microsoft's general manager of platform strategy, declined to comment on the specifics of what was discussed when he met with OSDL's CEO Stuart Cohen, only to say that they met.

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  1. The real scoop by daeley · · Score: 4, Funny

    Martin Taylor, Microsoft's general manager of platform strategy, declined to comment on the specifics of what was discussed when he met with OSDL's CEO Stuart Cohen, only to say that they met.

    Martin "Scarface" Taylor, running his finger along the top of the monitor: "You guys got a real nice operating system, here. It'd be a real shame if something happened to it..." ;D

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    1. Re:The real scoop by cheezus_es_lard · · Score: 5, Funny

      I just want to see Gates and Stallman having a civilized discussion. Moderated by Steve Jobs, with color commentary by Larry Ellison and Larry Wall.

  2. Obligatory quote by Raul654 · · Score: 5, Funny

    "It's a trap!" - Admiral Ackbar

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  3. TERRIBLE news. by Council · · Score: 4, Funny

    This is awful!

    . . . somehow. At all.

    Oh, I'll find a way.

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