Microsoft only shared their source as a response to Linux. Without it, they wouldn't have shared squat.
And of course, allowing a peek under strict circumstances still in no way compares to giving them full rights to modify, duplicate, rename, resell, etc, like you allow the Cubans, Iranians etc to do with open source, who have no access to M s code.
Faking concern over MS's extremely limited sharing is ridiculous, and obviously the sham since you support giving software away completely for free.
"Microsoft only shared their source as a response to Linux. Without it, they wouldn't have shared squat. "
WAHHHHH!
They're only the most profitable company in the whole world, and they can't compete against poor little ol' Linux, which is, as you say, a crappy foreign clone of a real American operating system?
Seems like you need to make up your mind.
BTW, thought you were leaving?
BTW, did you find the posts that back up your earlier accusations of me? I'm still waiting for you to prove you're not a liar....