Microsoft saw no value in supporting C when C++ is a better option [0], they caved in because Microsoft Loves Linux (alongside key FOSS projects) implies loving C as well.
Note that they aren't supporting the optional annexes and stuff like C atomics aren't supported.
Note that they aren't supporting the optional annexes and stuff like C atomics aren't supported.
[0] - https://herbsutter.com/2012/05/03/reader-qa-what-about-vc-an...