Microsoft amongst biggest Linux supporters

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  1. Ocky

    Ocky Registered Member

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    MS developers were responsible for 688 changes in the kernel source code since 2.6.36, which equals 1% of all contributions. (in 17th place).

    http://go.linuxfoundation.org/who-writes-linux-2012 (pdf)

    Many would be those that 'suit' MS, like making Linux compatible as a guest in MS virtualisation solutions.

    Linux contribs.jpg
     
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    Based on number of commits it took over the past 2 or so years to finally gets its hyperv code accepted - not that impressive !

    Cheers, Nick
     
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    So do we have your solemn ;) assurance that you will desist from posting such threads again?
     
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    I find it hilarious that Samsung has contributed more to Linux than Google has, being the no.1 Android phone maker, yet not making Android. Hell, even Nokia has!
     
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    Yes, I hereby (solemnly) undertake never ever to post such utter nonsense again, and will conform to the high standards set by the Unix forum .. :cool:
    (Here's trusting that vasa1 will desist from quoting my pledge in the unlikely event of a faux pas)
     
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    Most likely I will forget about this. *
     
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