Microsoft Chooses Ubuntu Linux for their Cloud-based Azure HDInsight Big Data Solution

Earlier this month, Microsoft surprised us all with the announcement that they built a Linux kernel-based operating system, Azure Cloud Switch (ACS), for developing software products for Network Devices.



Now, Microsoft just announced that they have selected Ubuntu as the operating system for their Cloud-based Big Data services.




Yes, Microsoft needs Linux.




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Microsoft has Built its own Linux Operating System

Sit Tight on your seats, because you're gonna get a Shock.




Microsoft has developed an Operating System powered by LINUX.




Close your mouth first. It’s True!



Microsoft has built its own Linux-based operating system called Azure Cloud Switch (ACS) and believe me, under Satya Nadella, Microsoft has become more open than ever.



According to the announcement made