Will this make a big difference?

[stapp]

Do you think this is a postive step for Linux users by Microsoft?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13505_3-10290686-16.html

[Pedro]

Microsoft donates code to Linux: Remember, folks, what comes after 'Embrace'

[stapp]

Ahhh, I see

[lewmur]

Originally Posted by stapp

Do you think this is a postive step for Linux users by Microsoft?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13505_3-10290686-16.html

The only purpose of this code is to allow server farms using Linux to virtualize the farms using MS's virtualization software. It is an attempt by MS to cut into the server market dominated by Linux. It has absolutely no effect on people using Linux on their personal computers.