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Why should they get rid of the Linux kernel?

Because Microsoft contributions, including being one of the Rust on the kernel sponsors.

How will Microsoft or the US government stop anyone from using those Linux contributions now that they've been contributed?

They're GPL licenced. They're open source. They're freely available.

They're sanction proof.

The point is using Microsoft stuff, instead of alternatives, not what Microsoft can do.

No, the point is precisely what Microsoft can do. This is all about sovereignty of the computers you use, the software you use, and control of your data.

But I'm glad to see you concede the point.

As long as we depends on any Microsoft technology, the dependency won't go away, thinking the problem is only Windows and Office is throwing to the eyes of the public.

To achieve Microsoft freedom, you have to have 100% Microsoft free technology, from computer, operating systems, programming languages, hosting services, communication platform, social media, job platforms, the whole deal.

You've already conceded the point that once it's contributed to Linux Microsoft can't yank it away again.

If Microsoft wants to stop contributing that's perfectly fine. Others will maintain it.

That's what's great about big open source projects like Linux. It's another great project originating in Europe.

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