Well now that you're seeing this post it means that my server rebuild is complete. I wiped away three years of cruft and clutter and now up and running with a fresh install. People should notice some performance improvements, but the real advantage to me is that the system is again organized and clutter-free.

I found this article today in Linux Today newsletter.

Why Microsoft Should Acquire Linux

The article’s primary position is that by controlling key Linux distributors, Microsoft can ensure standards and ongoing development of the Linux platform. Just when you think you’ve heard the stupidest thing in the history of creation, somebody always feels they have to do one better.

If you do a search for further articles by Gundeep Hora you’ll find that this person’s entire portfolio consists of pointing out flaws in Linux (real or imaginary) and boosting benefits in MS products (real or imaginary).