Microsoft has acquired GitHub for $7.5 Billion

WYP

News Guru

• Jun 4, 2018

• #1

"GitHub will retain its developer-first ethos and will operate independently to provide an open platform for all developers in all industries."



Read more about Microsoft's planned acquisition of GitHub for $7.5 Billion.

 

Last edited: Jun 4, 2018

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wozza365

New member

• Jun 4, 2018

• #2

Guess I'll be moving my stuff over to GitLab then.

 

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NeverBackDown

AMD Enthusiast

• Jun 4, 2018

• #3

As long as they don't start changing what GitHub is and keeping it as is should be fine. Seeing as MS is going more and more open source it should be a good sign.

 

WYP

News Guru

• Jun 4, 2018

• #4

NeverBackDown said:

As long as they don't start changing what GitHub is and keeping it as is should be fine. Seeing as MS is going more and more open source it should be a good sign.

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Yeah, I wouldn't trust the old Microsoft with GitHub, though they seem to be moving in the right direction under their new CEO.

 

SPS

Moderator

• Jun 4, 2018

• #5

Confirmed at $7.5bn holee sheet.

https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/4/17422788/microsoft-github-acquisition-official-deal

 

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NeverBackDown

AMD Enthusiast

• Jun 4, 2018

• #6

$7.5 billion? Holy F* crap that's an insane amount.

Those original creators are set for life for creating a simple idea.