THIS is the last part of this series (see the first part, second part, and third part for some background and context). It concerns what people from Microsoft, who really dislike GNU/Linux, are working on while trying to enlist people who actually do like Linux. It is reminiscent of what Microsoft did to rivals which were companies rather than a community (the latter is harder to squash as if it was a cockroach). The language of 'pest control' is used by Microsoft itself:
No response. Notice how pushy...
Same contact, but later that day: "Hi! Just trying to reach you as interviews are going on today. Hiring Mgr is avail 5pst or 6pst..."
The developer belatedly responded: "Hi. I do want to know more about the job but I was thinking about having to work with msft ppl... and I don't know. I may not be the best fit..."
Same developer later: "Here's the thing....if they want to customize Ubuntu...they need to either license or have different repos. So... it's a little challenging license wise..."
Then the contact gave away that he or she had already/also worked for Microsoft: "Haha! There are many fab ppl at Msft! It’s like most companies... some ppl rock and others are ... I’m an ex-Msft ee that left a long time ago. They were great to me tbh!"
Well, paid salaries. How "great"...
Sabotaging companies by breaking the law can be "great"... if all one cares about is money.
The contact persisted: "I’m not clear on the tech specifics. I’d think it would be worthwhile to chat with Aubrey. He can tell you a bit more about the team working on this particular project. Your choice! He’s open tonight and then prolly making a hiring decision since this project is an ASAP fill."
Who's Aubrey? Let's see...