Microsoft Sponsors Linux Foundation Event

darthcamaro writes "There was a time when the Linux Foundation wouldn't take money from Microsoft. That time is not today — Microsoft is listed as a Gold Sponsor of the LinuxCon Europe event, paying $20,000 for the privilege and also getting a guaranteed speaking slot as a result."

In other news..

[mcspoo]

Mitt Romney sponsors Obama's campaign victory. Seems anti-antithetical for MS to host anything involving Linux... what's the catch?

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[TheGratefulNet]

linux and MS have a common enemy.

apple.

(only half kidding.)

Re:In other news..

[zrbyte]

Not much, but there is a cold-wave going through Hell.

Re:When you can't beat em...

[VortexCortex]

Join em.

First they ignore you.
Then they laugh at you.
Then they fight you.
Then you win...

...Then they adopt you.
Then they abuse you.
Then they make you abuse others while they watch.
Then you become them.
Then you ignore them.
Then you laugh at them...

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[gmuslera]

After betting all the company on Windows 8, I'd say that the common enemy is Microsoft