[iheartlinux]

it's nothing to get upset about at all! FIRST is a program that is designed to help kids towards a future in science/tech. it takes money to do these things (lots of money now because of the incredibly wide expansion for FIRST). Whether it's a huge corporation that has monopolized or a small business that is run independently, any additional help, funding and interest to spread the word of FIRST is recognized and appreciated. i don't think this should really be a problem that anyone should be concerned with. if youre upset that it is particularly microsoft because of their 'greed' and 'want to take over the world,' shouldn't we get upset about lockheed martin's relation to building and creating items that could also be used with world domination? it's just illlogical to get upset. lets celebrate!