Should Microsoft Go for Open Source?

I am fan of Microsoft.I am a .Net developer.I love programming in .Net framework.I know the basics of Java,J2ee,Ejb etc..I recently started thinking about Linux.When I compared the Kernels of Both I have to accept the Hard fact that Linux is more powerfull than Windows.I started thinking why Giant Microsoft is unable to Make Powerfull Kernel like Linux.So the Question arised should Microsoft go for Open Source and If they are not going for It what is the reason behind it.I really want to know ur Views,Ideas from a user and Developers Point of View.

Should Microsoft Go for Open Source?
Linux is used by a lot of technical users. They are not very user friendly for people who just want to use the internet to browse and download things easily.





Linux is more for programmers and technical people who is familiar with at least one programming language, most especially unix.





I think if Microsoft goes for open source, then they will target the tech users, but it wont be their #1 consumer.
Reply:Do not accept this fact that linux is more powerful.!


windows/asp.net is the best.


Microsoft products are so popular and good that it does not need to be open source.
Reply:no
Reply:So. Windows has a lot of trouble, because Gates is an excellent marketing-man but shoddy programmer. And because of Gates an excellent marketing-man he can sell this bullshit...


And while can do it, Windows doesn't go for open source.