This was particularly interesting to see for me because 9 days ago, a throwaway account on Hacker News said he was working at Microsoft, and I replied to them and said they were wrong, but they...
It really makes perfect sense. Especially since they're using Python more than ever and, frankly MSFT's Python implementations could stand some improvement.
It really makes perfect sense. Especially since they're using Python more than ever and, frankly MSFT's Python implementations could stand some improvement.
No, that's not a misprint. The famed open-source developer has come out of retirement to join Microsoft Developer Division and continue his work on the Python language.
No, that's not a misprint. The famed open-source developer has come out of retirement to join Microsoft Developer Division and continue his work on the Python language.
I was about to mention that you should probably put that in quote marks because it's directly from the article, but then I realised you've probably written said article? Also, does Guido joining...
I was about to mention that you should probably put that in quote marks because it's directly from the article, but then I realised you've probably written said article?
Also, does Guido joining Microsoft mean anything concrete for MS, really? After all, he is just one person, and no matter how talented, one person can't do everything. Even if said person once created the world's most popular programming language. To me it seems like a (good) PR move about Microsoft embracing open source fully, which they've been quite admirable about, lately.
Certainly, it's partly for the PR. But, Guido really is amazingly productive and MSFT's Python could stand some improvement. I see this as working on both levels.
Certainly, it's partly for the PR. But, Guido really is amazingly productive and MSFT's Python could stand some improvement. I see this as working on both levels.
This was particularly interesting to see for me because 9 days ago, a throwaway account on Hacker News said he was working at Microsoft, and I replied to them and said they were wrong, but they insisted (but didn't give any real detail or proof).
I just assumed they were thinking of Dropbox, where he used to work.
That's quite interesting to me imo.
Since Microsoft is working HARD to remain relevant to devs by opening up to FOSS. It does make sense.
It really makes perfect sense. Especially since they're using Python more than ever and, frankly MSFT's Python implementations could stand some improvement.
No, that's not a misprint. The famed open-source developer has come out of retirement to join Microsoft Developer Division and continue his work on the Python language.
I was about to mention that you should probably put that in quote marks because it's directly from the article, but then I realised you've probably written said article?
Also, does Guido joining Microsoft mean anything concrete for MS, really? After all, he is just one person, and no matter how talented, one person can't do everything. Even if said person once created the world's most popular programming language. To me it seems like a (good) PR move about Microsoft embracing open source fully, which they've been quite admirable about, lately.
Certainly, it's partly for the PR. But, Guido really is amazingly productive and MSFT's Python could stand some improvement. I see this as working on both levels.