Job listing suggests open source becomes key part of Windows

Jan 21, 2019 05:57 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft is no longer the fiercest enemy of the open-source world, and the company has, in fact, used every single occasion to remind people that it loves Linux.

And as part of its increased focus on the open-source ecosystem, the Windows Core OS is projected to rely even more on such components, as discovered recently in a LinkedIn profile.

A security program manager at Microsoft provides a closer look at how open-source components are becoming more prominent in the Windows Core OS.

“Confidential Program requiring Machine Learning/Data Science knowledge and Program Management skillset to ensure the Security of Windows Core OS from malicious actors and code.

Improved the security posture of Windows Open Source Components through initiatives that investigate vulnerabilities found and establish a process for remediation. Improved the overall Program Management skill set, communication, and collaboration throughout the WDG IS organization,” the profile reads.

Windows going the open-source route

Specifics are very sketchy at this point, but Microsoft becoming so committed to the open-source world isn’t surprising by any means.

With Satya Nadella at the helm of the company, the software giant is investing more and more in open source, and the acquisition of GitHub is living proof Microsoft is very keen on succeeding in this direction.

Furthermore, users can now run Linux on top of Windows 10 with the Windows Subsystem for Linux, technically bringing the two platforms closer together.

While many dream about a moment when Microsoft would make its entire Windows operating system open source, don’t hold your breath for it, as Windows 10 remains one key product in the long term for the software giant. However, more parts of the OS go the open-source route, including the native browser, as Microsoft Edge will be revamped to use the Chromium engine this year.