Microsoft shares virtualization code with Linux
InternetNews | at | by Mike
Microsoft's march toward Linux interoperability is taking a leap forward this morning with the release of 20,000 lines of code under the GPLv2 open source license.
The code release includes a trio of Linux drivers designed to help Linux operating systems better run as guests on Microsoft's Windows Server 2008 through its Hyper-V virtualization technology.
Microsoft's relationship with Linux has been a touchy one over the years. In the past, Microsoft has alleged that open source technology infringes on over 200 of its patents.