Virtualization: Microsoft's Hyper-V Should Support Other Linux Distros @ LINUX.SYS-CON.COM

In what is a big mistake, in my opinion, Microsoft has chosen to only support Suse Linux in Hyper-V. If they want to truly compete with VMware and other virtualization companies they are going to have to open this up. This does not mean you can not run other distros, however it will not be supported by Microsoft. In today's corporate world that is a death nail for most companies.

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jrt commented on the 3 Apr 2008

The term is 'death knell', not 'death nail'.

C Morr commented on the 3 Apr 2008

I think the cliche you are looking for is "death knell" not "death nail". Although it does provide a good nail in the coffin mental image!

MSFT-Novell commented on the 3 Apr 2008

From a technology perspective Novell have two things to offer Microsoft - SUSE and Identity Management. Microsoft currently resell SUSE and have a comparatively weak Identity Management business so both assets could be put to good use. At what point is it cheaper for MS to just buy Novell?

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