Is Microsoft Switching to Linux?
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Although the company is now thoroughly cross-platform, not every application will move to or take advantage of Linux. Instead, Microsoft adopts or supports Linux when the customers are there, or when it wants to take advantage of the ecosystem with open-source projects.

Will Linux have next Windows?

Which platform you develop on is going to depend on project needs. But for the most part, most developers will probably tell you that Linux is far superior than Windows for development or creativity (and some would even argue beyond those two).

Is Microsoft switching to a Linux kernel?

Open Source

“Microsoft developers are now landing features in the Linux kernel to improve WSL. … But now in 2020, it’s not the falling price of Windows PCs but rather that the Azure cloud is now where Microsoft makes most of its money, while Windows dominates a PC market with declining sales volumes.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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