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The net open source tag covers discussions about Microsoft's .NET framework and its evolution toward open source development. Content includes the legacy of engineering leader Soma Somasegar, who helped shape Windows NT, Visual Studio, and .NET, and later contributed to Seattle's startup ecosystem. The tag reflects how Microsoft's developer culture shifted from proprietary software to embracing open source, cloud services, and experimentation. Topics include the history of .NET, its transition to open source, and the impact on developer tools and platforms.
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    Soma Somasegar Legacy: Windows NT, .NET, Open Source and Seattle Startups

    S. “Soma” Somasegar, the longtime Microsoft engineering leader who helped shape Windows NT, Visual Studio, .NET, and later Seattle’s cloud-and-AI startup ecosystem through Madrona, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at age 59. His death lands as more than the loss of a beloved executive; it closes a...