Microsoft Admits: “We Were Wrong About Open Source”
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Microsoft Admits: “We Were Wrong About Open Source”

During a virtual MIT event, Brad Smith, Microsoft’s president and chief legal counsel, admitted that Microsoft had the wrong perception of open-source culture back in the 20s. Brad said, “Microsoft was on the wrong side of history when open source exploded at the beginning of the century, and I can say that about me personally.”…

Windows 10 To Soon Ship With Full Linux Kernel
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Windows 10 To Soon Ship With Full Linux Kernel

On Fossbytes, we keep covering different developments that have the power to change the course of open source software evolution and adoption of the Linux operating system. Microsoft’s love affair with Linux is a continuous development that keeps drawing the attention of open source enthusiasts who are skeptical of Redmond’s intentions. If we ignore the…

Microsoft Open Sources Azure IoT Edge Runtime; Launches New Edge-computing Tools
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Microsoft Open Sources Azure IoT Edge Runtime; Launches New Edge-computing Tools

At its Build 2018 developer conference, Microsoft is doubling down its continuous efforts in the AI and IoT field. It’s worth noting that these technologies are being pushed as one of the most important ones for developers. Along the similar lines, the company’s CEO Satya Nadella took the center stage and announced a new cloud…