>>So how about that? Seems like MS is trying to get on the Linux bandwagon to me.
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>>From a developer's perspective, it is a good time to be a MS-language programmer!
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>>Some would say "take the MS blinders off!" (hint=JN <bg>) but it would be great if my next VB app suddenly runs on Linux too!
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>I am not so sure. I thought I read a news item recently indicating that Corel was on the verge of dumping their Linux distro. I wonder if the bail out comes with any deal attached? Could it be that Microsoft doesn't want WordPerfect to die?

Some opinions on the "Talkback" of the news article opine that MS' real target is the graphics programs from Corel. I guess it's too early, but one can speculate! :)