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MS have realized that producing the right kind of important open-source software gives even more strength than producing closed-source software. Hence Typescrip
by nine_k 2y ago
MS have realized that producing the right kind of important open-source software gives even more strength than producing closed-source software. Hence Typescript, VS Code, a few widespread language servers, etc.
- bluGill 2y agoMS has long known developers were critical to their success. For a while they were worried that projects like Linux would take away their market, but it is now clearer to everyone where linux is going and so they don't have to worry as much. (so long as they are not stupid)
- nine_k 2y agoThey were smart enough to offer MS SQL Server for Linux, and to support (rather than oppose) Mono and Xamarin early enough.