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The Microsoft-Novell Linux deal: Two years later (InfoWorld)

The Microsoft-Novell Linux deal: Two years later (InfoWorld)

Posted Nov 19, 2008 20:45 UTC (Wed) by frazier (guest, #3060)
In reply to: The Microsoft-Novell Linux deal: Two years later (InfoWorld) by pboddie
Parent article: The Microsoft-Novell Linux deal: Two years later (InfoWorld)

> As I recall, the FUD was coming from Microsoft: repeated claims about patent infringement and that they wouldn't litigate against anyone using a Linux distribution from a company partnering with them, leaving the impression that using or distributing a non-sanctioned distribution could result in a lawsuit.

They also use these as value themes in the moreinterop.com site, both in video and text. Here's an example (from http://www.moreinterop.com/Solutions.aspx ):
"And clearly defined intellectual property rights for each solution deliver complete peace of mind around intellectual property and integration."


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