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Novell-Microsoft: MS Open To More Distros, Red Hat Responds

Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 3rd Nov 2006 20:02 UTC

Some more reactions to the Novell-Microsoft deal. Firstly, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said his company is open to talking to other Linux distributors about reaching mutual patent coverage deals similar to the agreement signed Nov. 2 with Novell. Secondly, according to Red Hat, this deal means that 'Linux has won', while also saying they would never make such an agreement with Microsoft: "An innovation tax is unthinkable. Free and open source software provide the necessary environment for true innovation. Innovation without fear or threat. Activities that isolate communities or limit upstream adoption will inevitably stifle innovation." More reactions here and here. Update: Another response from Red Hat. In one year's time, a Red Hat general counsil said, Red Hat will be the only Linux commercial vendor left standing, Microsoft support or not.

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by miserj on Fri 3rd Nov 2006 20:32 UTC

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2006-05-15

Now I'm still not sure if this deal with Microsoft was a good one or not, either way I sold my Novell stock today.

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by jayson.knight on Fri 3rd Nov 2006 21:04 in reply to "stocks"

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2005-07-06

You shouldn't be dumping your Novell stock...Red Hat stock is another story though.

Red Hat's arrogance is going to be its demise.

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by segedunum on Fri 3rd Nov 2006 21:12 in reply to "RE: stocks"

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2005-07-06

Red Hat's arrogance is going to be its demise.

When you have companies like Novell as your competitors then a bit of apparent arrogance is bound to come out.

Edited 2006-11-03 21:12

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