.NET APIs Pushed Into GNU/Linux by Microsoft MVPs and FUD Spreaders

In the final assessment I don't think Mono and such have been a net positive or negative for MS. For those who are in the MS camp they have found something useful. For those who don't wish to be in the MS sphere of influence Mono has had little attraction.

It's a strategy by a company in the business. It's not an invasion by whatever dark forces inhabit the back of the mind.

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you. Roy Schestowitz does seem to have a point. He just beats it to death.