I think it is great that we are about to see an end to the childish behavior set forth by both parties; Linux and Windows users. Now if we can just do something about all of the Microsoft disinformation still be sent around out there…

It seems kind of strange to have Microsoft, long considered the open source “enemy,” to deliver a keynote at a conference about Linux, but that’s exactly what happened in Boston today.

Microsoft Platform Technology Strategy Director Bill Hilf delivered a keynote on interoperability between Windows and Linux and discussed the maturation of the debate between the two operating systems.

He also detailed Microsoft’s own test efforts in its Open Source Software Lab and officially announced the launch of Port 25, the communications and blogging site that gives some additional character and personality to those efforts.

Knowing that he stood at the head of an audience that may not have been particularly enamored of Microsoft, Hilf took every opportunity to make sure the audience knew that he knew what they think about Microsoft.

“This is the first time that Microsoft has ever done a LinuxWorld keynote,” Hilf said. “Hopefully you won’t throw things at me.” Source: Linux World

Tags: open source, olive branch, microsoft platform technology strategy, software lab