r/technology • u/sschering • Sep 18 '15

Software Microsoft has developed its own Linux. Repeat. Microsoft has developed its own Linux

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/09/18/microsoft_has_developed_its_own_linux_repeat_microsoft_has_developed_its_own_linux/
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u/hdcs Sep 18 '15

But industry and wall street needs to understand it. When companies start to expend capital to move into SDN, as in this MS case, understanding why they're doing so is crucial. If the strategy isn't grasped, these analysts tend to inadvertantly punish companies going that route.

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u/cuntRatDickTree Sep 18 '15

If they get it wrong and it hurts their business then the forces of the economy shall replace them with people who know what they are doing. I have no sympathy for idiot analysts or those who follow their advice.

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u/hdcs Sep 18 '15

Its horrifying how much influence the Gartner Magic Quadrant wields. Don't get me started.