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Re:Microsoft's “Love” of Linux by CharlesColeman on Thursday November 21, 2019 @12:05PM (#21596363)
> Microsoft loves Linux because it makes them money. I'm not sure why anyone would expect differently.

Microsoft has a history that makes skepticism warranted. Look up "Embrace, Extend, and Extinguish"

Off the top of my head:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Java_Virtual_Machine

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Microsoft_Cor....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embrace,_extend,_and_extinguis...

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Re:Microsoft's “Love” of Linux by gattilorenz on Thursday November 21, 2019 @01:57PM (#21597948)
It's mentioned in the beginning of the article...

Plus, I don't see how this contradicts the OP. Maybe EEE was the best way to make money then, but supporting Linux developers is the best way to make money now

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