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Microsoft reverses controversial.NET change after open source community outcry

The Verge

Microsoft is reversing a decision to remove a key feature from its upcoming.NET 6 release, after a public outcry from the open source community. We made a mistake in executing on our decision and took longer than expected to respond back to the community,” explains Scott Hunter , director of program management for.NET.

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Microsoft angers the.NET open source community with a controversial decision

The Verge

Microsoft has spent the past 10 years embracing open-source software and, at several points, even admitting it loves Linux and the open source community. The Linux Foundation even praised Microsoft for working with the open source community after the company joined the foundation nearly five years ago.

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Microsoft copied its new Windows Package Manager from rival AppGet, claims developer

The Verge

Microsoft surprised everyone with its new Windows Package Manager (winget) last week, but it looks like the company copied the core mechanics from a developer it interviewed and ghosted. AppGet is a free and open source package manager for Windows, which automates installing software on Windows PCs.

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Learn Big Data Design Patterns in 11 Dec 2014 Webinar

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This webinar format will enable us to dynamically present and then interact with the architects, program managers and technology executives attending. Analysis Big Data Cyber Security DoD and IC Mobile News Open Source Technology News The Future Bigdata Cloudera Intel' More at: [link].

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White House Launches AI Cyber Challenge to Enhance Security Posture

SecureWorld News

The competition invites computer scientists, AI experts, software developers, and cybersecurity specialists to collaborate in creating advanced AI-powered cybersecurity tools designed to secure critical infrastructure and government services. Of paramount importance is the focus on open-source software vulnerabilities.

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Join Architects, Planners, Program Managers, Data Scientists at 4th Annual Cloudera Federal Forum in DC 25 Feb

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Implementing an Enterprise Data Hub — Technical perspectives for implementing enterprise data hub architectures, converged analytics for workflow optimization, and the essential role of open standards and frameworks to ensure continuous innovation. Engaging the Hadoop Developer. Chief Strategy Officer, Cloudera. 9:30 – 10:00 AM.

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Tech Moves: Xamarin co-founder leaves Microsoft; OfferUp adds execs; and more

GeekWire

He was co-founder and chief technology officer at Xamarin, a mobile app development platform founded in 2011. de Icaza, known as a leader in open source software development, was a distinguished engineer at Microsoft. Xamarin co-founder and CEO Nat Friedman left in November.