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Microsoft Sponsors Linux Foundation Event

Posted by timothy on from the not-entirely-new dept.

darthcamaro writes "There was a time when the Linux Foundation wouldn't take money from Microsoft. That time is not today — Microsoft is listed as a Gold Sponsor of the LinuxCon Europe event, paying $20,000 for the privilege and also getting a guaranteed speaking slot as a result."

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  1. In other news.. by mcspoo · · Score: 1, Funny

    Mitt Romney sponsors Obama's campaign victory. Seems anti-antithetical for MS to host anything involving Linux... what's the catch?

    1. Re:In other news.. by zrbyte · · Score: 3, Funny

      Not much, but there is a cold-wave going through Hell.

  2. Re:/check_calendar by TheGratefulNet · · Score: 4, Funny

    linux and MS have a common enemy.

    apple.

    (only half kidding.)

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    "It is now safe to switch off your computer."
  3. Re:When you can't beat em... by VortexCortex · · Score: 4, Funny

    Join em.

    First they ignore you.
    Then they laugh at you.
    Then they fight you.
    Then you win...

    ...Then they adopt you.
    Then they abuse you.
    Then they make you abuse others while they watch.
    Then you become them.
    Then you ignore them.
    Then you laugh at them...

  4. Re:/check_calendar by gmuslera · · Score: 4, Funny

    After betting all the company on Windows 8, I'd say that the common enemy is Microsoft