Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 28th Nov 2006 12:52 UTC, submitted by David Hanak
"The recently announced agreement between Microsoft and Novell has resulted in much concern that it could be harmful for Linux and other free software. However, the agreement itself, as well as its timing and comments made by Microsoft executives about it, may actually be a very good thing - and perhaps even worthy of celebration!" 
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They aren't scared. They see an opportunity. Exactly what that opportunity is, is up for debate. Is it win-win? It's probably too early to do anything other than speculate.
On one hand, it can put Linux on more people's radar. On the other hand, they may be an attempt to control Linux.
If they keep the fight out of the courtroom, I think it will ultimately benefit all distributions by validating Linux in the eyes of management.
Whatever the case may be, Microsoft isn't scared.
RE[2]: Microsoft is scared!
by Temcat on Tue 28th Nov 2006 23:21
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RE[2]: Microsoft is scared!
by alucinor on Tue 28th Nov 2006 16:12
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Microsoft is really scared about Linux. That's why MS started to do something against it.
Its all about marketshare!