Linux Receives 20th Birthday Video From Microsoft

moonbender writes "The Linux kernel has received birthday wishes from an unexpected direction — a video animation from Microsoft. Quoting The H: 'The video picks up on the strained relationship between Microsoft and Linux by displaying the phrase "Microsoft Vs. Linux" and then showing Tux, the Linux mascot, turning his back on the offer of a birthday cake from Microsoft. After a brief outline of the history between Microsoft and Linux, the video ends with a conciliatory gesture: Tux accepts the birthday cake in his igloo and the video ends with "Happy Birthday" and the editing of the initial phrase to "Microsoft and Linux?' The Linux Foundation has more stuff celebrating the kernel's 20th birthday."

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Re:Yeah, right

[BitZtream]

Unless of course ... you stop using a patented file system like FAT32 and instantly that threat is gone. Were you too stupid to realize in advance that FAT32 was something MS invented? Do you think Linus mad it himself or something? The FAT32 thing wasn't exactly some obscure thing that no one saw coming, and its not the only option either. So ... if you want to be lazy and just use someone elses work, you should be prepared to pay for it. If you think you don't have too ... well, enjoy the courts judgement and the time you spend dealing with legal crap since you clearly deserve it.

I assure you, the FAT32 code is not a required part of the Linux kernel.

If I came to your home and just decided I wanted your car, would you not call the cops?