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Microsoft headhunters seek Linux folk for secret open source unit

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The Register; By Gavin Clarke
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Recruiters target penguinistas for Azure sales joy. Exclusive Microsoft is recruiting from open-sourcers to build a unit apparently selling open-source wares on its Azure cloud.

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"Secret open source unit" perfectly sums up Microsoft's relationship with FOSS.
"Secret open source"... cough, cough...

I suppose this means that Microsoft feels that it is far enough along with the Embrace phase that it can now staff up for the Extend phase.

Of course Microsofties like secrets, patents, non-disclosure agreements, empty future promises, ... All these things become important when it comes time for the Extinguish phase.

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