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Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds Dine, Embrace Open-Source Future

6/25/2025

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In a groundbreaking moment for tech history, Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds shared a dinner, signaling a new chapter in the relationship between Microsoft and Linux. Microsoft’s CTO celebrated this encounter on LinkedIn, a stark contrast to the past when Steve Ballmer famously labeled Linux as a "cancer." This meeting reflects Microsoft's growing embrace of open-source software.

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In a groundbreaking moment for tech history, Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds shared a dinner, signaling a new chapter in the relationship between Microsoft and Linux. Microsoft’s CTO celebrated this encounter on LinkedIn, a stark contrast to the past when Steve Ballmer famously labeled Linux as a "cancer." This meeting reflects Microsoft's growing embrace of open-source software.