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Microsoft trying to appeal the Unix Crowd?-> 2

Submitted by DigDuality
DigDuality writes "With the news that Windows 2008 (recently discussed on Slashdot) will have GUI-less installs and be fully scriptable, that they've opened up their communication protocols for non-commercial usage and are providing a patent covenant (Redhat Responds), and now finally an interesting rumor floating around that Microsoft will be taking on GNU directly. Has Microsoft totally switched gears in how it is approaching the Unix and FOSS sector for direct competition? According to an anonymous email leaked from a Microsoft employee, it seems Microsoft will be developing a framework that will be completely GNU compatible. Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, said on Friday(23 February) that they are aiming to restore a Unix-like environment to its former propriety glory, at the same time, proving that Microsoft is committed to interoperability. Ballmer emphasized that Microsoft's new strategy is to provide users with a complete package, and this includes users who like Unix environments. According to the supposedly leaked email, UNG, which stands for UNG's not GNU is set to be released late 2009 ."
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  • According to the supposedly leaked email, UNG, which stands for UNG's not GNU is set to be released late 2009
    So Microsoft is stealing the silly naming conventions too? That might be the hardest part of all this to believe...
  • Usable but Not Good? Perhaps Winux might be more appropriate ... ;-)

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