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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2005-12-31
>>What patent infringements? <<
The infringments don't have to legitimate.
Look at the scox-scam, It has cost IBM about $100 million so far, and given msft nearly four years of linux fud. And scox's lawsuit is based on what exactly? Four years and not one shread of evidence so far. Scox has not even specified why they are suing.
Msft is a $300+ billion company, they have $30+ billion in cash. Once msft files a lawsuit against you: you have already lost. Legal expenses can put you right out of business.