Microsoft Preps for Public Embrace of Linux

[silicon_toad2000]

Yes, Microsoft will soon embrace Linux on its Windows Azure cloud, reaching another milestone in its ongoing efforts to reinvent itself as a friend of open source software.

http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/05/microsoft-linux

[White Stripes]

another attempt at 'embrace extend extinguish' ?

[silicon_toad2000]

There's snakes that kill by embracing their prey.

[White Stripes]

tho i think the 'mono' project ('open source' version of C#) ended up as a snake under a car tire...