Why did Microsoft really release open-source code? - The Diigo Meta page

• 29 Jul 09
  

  Robert Sutor

  "Regardless of whether Microsoft did violate the GPL, or whether it did release the code to avoid a lawsuit, Microsoft should have been more forthright in its announcement and told the whole story, Cherry said. He said the move "casts doubt" on Microsoft's motives in the open-source arena. Perhaps it casts doubt on Microsoft's credibility in general.

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