We break down what we see as the top motivations, the big competitive move & what Microsoft is really saying about Android with their Xamarin acquisition.

Plus during the show Microsoft releases SQL server for Linux & we discuss how it all fits together in a larger plan.

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Will Xamarin Pave The Way For Microsoft In Mobile?

​Why Microsoft’s Xamarin purchase is a blunder

That sounds like a great idea. It’s too bad it’s already been shown to be a flop several times over.

• FTC Approves Microsoft’s Acquisition Of Xamarin – MSPoweruser

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• Xamarin alternative… Q

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Mike and Chris debate if proprietary software holds the industry and platforms behind at the benefit of an individual, or a group of individuals.

And the practical fallout from the outings of Sinofsky from Microsoft, Forstall from Apple, and the lead Compiz developer from Canonical.

Plus your feedback, a solid C++ tease, and much more!

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• Justin is a two year IT/Desktop support major and would like to know if he can break into software.
• Andre’s email: The threat to \”our\” platform is not commercial development, it\’s proprietary development.
• Niklas asks: ‘Would you say that having a strong ego is a requirement for people who want to be successful in \”the business\”?”
• Pope agrees regarding the cult of personality and more
• Nathan shares The Linux Gui Development Nightmare

This Week’s Dev World Hoopla

• Tweetro rage
• Sinofsky is out! What does that mean for devs?
• Windows 8 sales \’well below\’ projections, report claims
• Windows 8 — Disappointing Usability for Both Novice & Power Users)
• Microsoft Complains That WebKit Breaks Web Standards

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Tool of the Week

• QT Creator

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