[whyaduck]

That doesn't seem like a germane comparison. Scrip was given in lieu of compensation - I don't think that describes the deal MS is offering here. Without this program, YC companies wouldn't otherwise be receiving anything of value from MS, would they?

[rjurney]

Just saying, it isn't free. There is lock-in, and with Microsoft... do you really want to be locked in?

[blumkvist]

You are not just saying.

You are just hating.