Well Microsoft gives a lot of money into Open Source, Linux wouldn't be
where it is today without the countless number of patches from Microsoft
and the massive funding they have provided.
But there is a difference, accepting donations or patches from Microsoft
is not a big deal, you are the one in control there (unless of course
they make you sign a NDA or another contract which limits your rights
and control), however when you use github, you are the one signing your
rights away to Microsoft, not the other way around.
Its not so much a vendetta against the company, although I know many
people here will quite happily pull Microsoft through the dirt, but its
more the fact that people do not trust Microsoft with power and thus as
long as you are the one in control, why should you care?
So yes it is valid not trusting Microsoft with your source code, while
at the same time, accepting donations from said company.
Take care,
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