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That's really cynical. It could also just be that bounties like this are a useful way to improve security of software. Linux's security isn't in question anymo
by munchbunny 6y ago
That's really cynical. It could also just be that bounties like this are a useful way to improve security of software.
Linux's security isn't in question anymore, certainly not among developers who would be choosing whether to use Azure Sphere. Linux has been battle-tested for decades, and Linux already won. This is Microsoft embracing it, for better or for worse. And frankly I'd rather have a Microsoft Linux distro on my fridge than a slimmed down version of Windows.
I'd rather just have a plain old fridge, honestly, but we're talking about IoT OSes right now.
- fnord123 6y ago>That's really cynical. Of course. This is Microsoft. The memory of the culture of Gates and Ballmer is not erased. >And frankly I'd rather have a Microsoft Linux distro on my fridge than a slimmed down version of Windows Referencing security of fridges reminded me of this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnKpNVHw-TQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnKpNVHw-TQ :)
- cosmiccatnap 6y agoI have to agree. The goal here is to have someone audit the system and still take the high ground regardless of the outcome. It's easy to give them the benefit of the doubt but the more likely answer is that they are hoping to find a way to undermine Linux or find a way to sell it to others and keep the money, this seems like phase one of that rollout.