>>> PS.  Were would I look to see if M$ SQL server is ported to the Linux
>>> >> kernel or is really just on top of the NT / Vista kernel which itself is
>>> >> ported to user space?
>> >
>> > I'll ask around, but I think it's intended to help sell Windows (same
>> > for .NET) for "better experience".
>> >
> Found it, it's with the latest batch of links but I'll add it here too:
>
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/11/18/microsoft_running_windows_apps_on_linux/
>
> For technical (incl security) reasons this is far worse than running
> under WINE.  Either way would be a lie.