Novell and Microsoft: intellectual property bridge or innovation tax?
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| "An innovation tax is unthinkable. Free and open source software providet
| he necessary environment for true innovation. Innovation without fear
| or threat. Activities that isolate communities or limit upstream
| adoption will inevitably stifle innovation," responds Red Hat.
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http://www.businessreviewonline.com/os/archives/2006/11/novell_and_micr.html
Related:
Ballmer Invites Patent Talks with Competing Linux Vendors
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| 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.
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http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,2050848,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03129TX1K0000616
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