Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 24th Oct 2007 19:40 UTC, submitted by flanque
Linux Turbolinux has followed Novell, Linspire, and Xandros in signing a patent and technology agreement with Microsoft. "In a deal that could lead to the creation of a unique cross-platform authentication system for heterogenous networks, Tokyo-based Linux distributor Turbolinux announced this morning, Japan time, it has reached an agreement with Microsoft for a cross-licensing of the two companies' patent portfolios."
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Business has it's own rules
by Ford Prefect on Wed 24th Oct 2007 21:31 UTC
Ford Prefect
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2006-01-16

And, like in many areas, they aren't really "rational" or "fair" :-(