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Summary: The so-called 'Linux' Foundation (run partly by Microsoft) helps Microsoft attack R, e.g. by taking on the R Foundation

IF one was to say that corporations don't belong in public interest groups, it would be deemed "offensive" by some. After all, "corporations are people," right?

There are two organisations that claim to front for R, the R Foundation and R Consortium. "Microsoft and Linux Foundation are in one to compete with the other; i.e. one is legitimate," an associate told us.

Remember that the Linux Foundation is fronting for companies like Microsoft and is working against the Linux community. That's the de facto (or unofficial) purpose of the Linux Foundation.

Our associate asked: "What's up with Microsoft and Linux Foundation trying to compete against, and thus hinder, the R Foundation?"

"Remember that the Linux Foundation is fronting for companies like Microsoft and is working against the Linux community."Well, Microsoft's attack on R is not new. The acquisitions and the infiltration attempts aren't new. In fact, it goes back to around half a decade ago when they bought some R-centric company, seeing R as a gateway to students/academia.

"It's not new but it is ongoing," our associate added. "The Linux Foundation is helping Microsoft carry out those attacks and is sponsoring events. I think most of the R community is aware of Microsoft though there is a push to undermine development there as well by pushing a Windows agenda sometimes." ⬆