WHY THE @&*# IS MICROSOFT DOING THIS?

Microsoft contributing to Open Source projects? Organizing Make Web Not War and MonDev? Is it an evil ploy to take over the world, or has “the empire” gone soft?

Some say it’s for the love of technology, web developers and designers. Some say we’re desperate, and being forced to “deal” with Open Source. Others, like the many open source communities we work with worldwide and in Canada: PHP Quebec, Impress CMS, TikiWiki, Vanilla Forums, Status.net, PHUG and many others, say it’s good for their projects, as it exposes those PHP apps to more people, particularly those who run Windows “shops”.

We couldn’t agree more. But it also just makes good business sense! See why on PORT25.ca  — the voice of a small, but feisty Open Source strategy team at Microsoft Canada.

Oh, and if you are at Make Web Not War event – we want to talk to you! Open is also about being open to feedback and commentary from the community, and we welcome all feedback we get.
We’re the people probably wearing one of the RED shirts like this…
… or the people in the corner getting kicked (let’s hope not)…
… and if you are not at the event, please send us a tweet @PHPonWindows or feel free to rant, I mean, comment below!

Nik G
Open Source Strategy Lead at Microsoft Canada
twitter: @Nik_G