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The oscon tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions related to the O'Reilly OSCON open-source conference. Content under this tag includes Microsoft's announcement of releasing 20,000 lines of Linux driver code to the Linux community, made on the opening day of OSCON. This marks a significant step in Microsoft's engagement with open-source software, as it was the first time the company contributed code directly to the Linux community. The tag is relevant for users interested in open-source developments, cross-platform collaboration, and Microsoft's evolving relationship with Linux and open-source communities.
  1. reghakr

    Microsoft unleashes 20,000 lines of Linux code

    Microsoft is releasing three Microsoft-developed Linux drivers to the Linux community for possible inclusion in the Linux source tree. This is the first time Microsoft has made Microsoft-developed code available directly to the Linux community. The Redmondians have released various pieces of...
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    • code release collaboration community contributions development drivers gnu integration interop kernel licensing linux microsoft open source oscon ostc programming redmond software technology
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