Microsoft Signs Linux Patent Agreement With I-O Data (ITProPortal)

ITProPortal reports that Japan-based I-O Data Device has signed a patent cross-licensing deal with Microsoft. "The software maker asserted that the network attached storage devices from I-O Data Device use Linux-based technologies that come under the "patent covenants". David Kaefer, intellectual property chief at Microsoft, said in a statement: "We're pleased to reach this agreement with I-O Data"."

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