Ask HN: What should Microsoft do to show they are serious about open source?
Without open sourcing Windows and Office?
Let's not forget that GitHub wasn't open source either
Let's not forget that GitHub wasn't open source either
One can be serious about an approach without total commitment, but total commitment is the path that removes the most doubt.
From another angle: MS' current use of open source seems motivated by the desire to appeal to developers. They can be entirely serious about that as a strategy. However, that's distinct from embracing open source because they believe in that methodology. Is new stuff from MS developed in the open from the start, by default? Until that happens, they're just playing with the toys, not committing to the cause.