Tag: Microsoft
Microsoft plans ‘comprehensibly’ compatible Windows 10 for Linux tools
Months after its first release, Microsoft is now set to transform Windows 10 into a full-fledged platform for Linux developers. The operating system is...
Skype on Linux now supports ‘hostless’ group calling
Microsoft has released Skype 1.12 as a new update for Linux systems. The latest release is still available through the alpha channel but includes...
SQL Sever starts loving Linux
It was first Microsoft that expressed its love for Linux, and now it is a turn for SQL Server. The relational database management system...
Windows users should not change Linux files
Microsoft is warning users of its Bash on Windows to keep the default Linux files. The software company has announced a "hard-and-fast" rule of...
Microsoft replaces Command Prompt on Windows 10 with PowerShell
In the ongoing efforts to influence developers, Microsoft has now replaced the iconic Command Prompt with PowerShell. The open source command-line tool has been...
Microsoft blows open source world by joining Linux Foundation
Microsoft has surprised many open source supporters by registering itself as a member of the Linux Foundation. This new step was quite vital for...
Microsoft’s SQL Server debuts on Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Microsoft has released SQL Server for Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Developers and system admins can start testing the latest preview on...
Brazil plans to abandon open source; favours Microsoft solutions
The Brazilian government has planned a big contract with Microsoft for its Office and Windows products. This major procurement is supposed to span over...
Microsoft opts open source future for Azure Container Service
Just a day ahead of annual KubeCon conference, Microsoft has announced some of the significant changes to its Azure Container Service (ACS). The software...
Microsoft open sources hyperscale cloud hardware design
Expanding its verticals to retain the market leadership, Microsoft has open sourced its next-generation hyperscale cloud hardware design. The new offering by the Redmond...
