Microsoft's "Linux Infiltration Squad" at work?

I came across an interesting story about why a Debian contributor decided to resign from the project. He places the blame on the project's pretty relaxed "everybody is equal" outlook which contributes to the very slow decision making process. In the end he just got more and more frustrated to the point of resigning.

Then the comments started rolling in, people denouncing him, people agreeing with him and a few without a clue. Then someone started a thread that hinted at a 3rd force that seems to have the goal of undermining and hindering the progress of some of the larger Linux projects. This includes working their way into positions of authority or influence , whereby they can steer the focus of discussion and progress away from potentially critical improvements to the Linux system, or at the very least to slow down progress in those areas.

There are some cases where people try to open discussion on some "taboo" subject on their favorite discussion sites, only to get modded down or outright deleted on other sites.

These taboo subjects vary based on the subject under discussion. If they can't mod you down they will post in opposition to you, making you the idiot or trying to steer interest away from the topic.

The entity that has the most to lose from the success of Linux appears to be Microsoft. They don't seem to have any qualms about using unethical practices to achieve their success. They definitely have the financial resources and support to implement a program of this nature and they have a division that looks at compatibility with Open Source/Linux technology. Perhaps that particular division has a more sinister reason for its existence.

See the evidence for yourself via this link: NewsForge

It starts from about the fifth comment down with the title "Microsoft Rabble-Rousers are Probably Involved"