The headline really doesn't hint at the nuances of this. Microsoft released code to help Linux run in Microsoft's HyperV virtualization system. Linux would ru

The headline really doesn't hint at the nuances of this. Microsoft released code to help Linux run in Microsoft's HyperV virtualization system. Linux would run, just slower, without these drivers. Releasing these drivers is likely a crucial step in getting HyperV adopted outside of windows-only shops. Linux is a popular server OS. It is crucial that they appeal to a large demographic, as they are competing with other established virtualization vendors like VMWare.