Microsoft has built a Linux OS and it makes perfect sense

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Microsoft in the Enterprise September 21, 2015 Editor of this Newsletter Sonja Thompson | Senior Editor | @sonjathompson Sonja Thompson is a Senior Editor of TechRepublic.com. Microsoft has built a Linux OS and it makes perfect sense Microsoft's decision to build a Linux-based OS for the datacenter is further proof of its pragmatic acceptance of open source software. Resource of the day Standardization and Modularity in Data Center Physical Infrastructure Adopting modular standardization as a design strategy for data center physical infrastructure (DCPI)is well worth your time and well worth the expense. Download this whitepaper for an understanding of the wide-ranging benefits. How to upgrade Fusion to Windows 10 and fix a SVGA error 10 things you should know about Fast IT Lock-in is what people love, not open source Get to know File Explorer's Contextual tabs in Windows 10 Customer engagement takes a step forward with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 Posts from ZDNet Skype down, a promised fix is on the way Update: Microsoft troubleshoots my Surface 3 problem Innovating in a time of budget cuts: Why the city of Bari swapped Microsoft for open source Microsoft delivers Windows 10 test Build 10547 to Fast Ring Insiders Microsoft demonstrates its Linux-based Azure Cloud Switch operating system Why won't Microsoft publish Windows 10 update release notes? Dreamforce 2015: Microsoft CEO talks Salesforce collaboration, big data ambitions Featured multimedia Photos: How an astronaut piloted a robotic rover hundreds of miles below on Earth Cracking Open the Sphero BB-8 Star Wars toy Today's recommended downloads Time to Fabricate a Term for Prefabricated Modular Data Centers? (APC by Schneider Electric) 2015 Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management (IBM) Work the Way You Live (Google App For Business) Enterprise LTE - A Serious Contender For Private Wireless Network (Huawei) Three Businesses Share Why They Chose Citrix XenDesktop Over VMware View (Citrix) Connect with TechRepublic A Special Feature from TechRepublic and ZDNet AI, Automation, and Tech Jobs There are some things that machines are simply better at doing than humans, but humans still have plenty going for them. Here's a look at how the two are going to work in concert to deliver a more powerful future for IT, and the human race. TechRepublic newsletters Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Information Security Big Data Analytics Visit the Subscription Center to get other free newsletters, manage your account settings or to be removed from TechRepublic communications. The e-mail address for your subscription is habib2best@gmail.com. Unsubscribe | Send Feedback | FAQ | Advertise | Privacy Policy Copyright 2015 CBS Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. TechRepublic is a registered service mark of CBS Interactive, Inc. TechRepublic 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.