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Why should they get rid of the Linux kernel?
by fph 10mo ago
Why should they get rid of the Linux kernel?
- pjmlp 10mo agoBecause Microsoft contributions, including being one of the Rust on the kernel sponsors.
- breve 10mo agoHow will Microsoft or the US government stop anyone from using those Linux contributions now that they've been contributed? They're GPL licenced. They're open source. They're freely available. They're sanction proof.
- pjmlp 10mo agoThe point is using Microsoft stuff, instead of alternatives, not what Microsoft can do.
- breve 10mo agoNo, the point is precisely what Microsoft can do. This is all about sovereignty of the computers you use, the software you use, and control of your data. But I'm glad to see you concede the point.
- pjmlp 10mo agoAs long as we depends on any Microsoft technology, the dependency won't go away, thinking the problem is only Windows and Office is throwing to the eyes of the public. To achieve Microsoft freedom, you have to have 100% Microsoft free technology, from computer, operating systems, programming languages, hosting services, communication platform, social media, job platforms, the whole deal.
- breve 10mo agoYou've already conceded the point that once it's contributed to Linux Microsoft can't yank it away again. If Microsoft wants to stop contributing that's perfectly fine. Others will maintain it. That's what's great about big open source projects like Linux. It's another great project originating in Europe.