Microsoft stuns Linux world, submits source code for kernel

Virtualization, cloud underlie Microsoft's Linux kernel submission; Microsoft's Linux kernel submission raises virtualization questions Special Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile Spotlight Story Microsoft stuns Linux world, submits source code for kernel In an historic move, Microsoft Monday submitted driver source code for inclusion in the Linux kernel under a GPLv2 license. "Obviously we are tickled about it," said Jim Zemlin, executive director of the Linux Foundation. "Hell has frozen over, the seas have parted." Read full story Related News: Virtualization, cloud underlie Microsoft's Linux kernel submission Experts say Microsoft's submission Monday of virtualization driver source code to the Linux kernel marks a watershed event in the vendor's understanding of open source's future. Microsoft's Linux kernel submission raises virtualization questions Experts say Microsoft's submission Monday of virtualization driver source code to the Linux kernel marks a watershed event in the vendor's understanding of open source's future. July Giveaways Cisco Subnet is giving away 15 copies each of books on Enterprise Web 2.0 and Building a Greener Data Center; Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from New Horizons to one lucky reader and 15 copies of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Unleashed. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Deadline for entries July 31. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are Botnet boom The number of botnets has grown from about 1,500 two years ago to 3,500 today. Summer of geeks Space camp! They Might Be Giants! Check out these and 9 other vacation options.   July 20, 2009 TOP STORIES | MOST DUGG STORIES Hello, Gorgeous! 15 of the greatest tech designs ever Best Buy calls Twitter a job qualification Cisco lays off hundreds in San Jose Eight real-life robots that could kill us all 10 gifts from Apollo FAQ: How Google Voice could change the wireless industry How to use electrical outlets and cheap lasers to steal data SSL VPN hack vulnerability details to emerge Cisco multimillionaire goes broke, loses $300 million fortune How much does it really cost to own a smartphone? Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now   This email was sent to networking.world@gmail.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Apply here. Terms of Service/Privacy   Subscription Services Update your profile To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Unsubscribe Network World, Inc., 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2009 www.networkworld.com