__/ [ John Locke ] on Monday 04 June 2007 17:40 \__
> On Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:39:00 GMT, Linonut <linonut@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>>http://news.com.com/Microsoft+teams+with+Linux+distributor+Xandros/2100-7344_3-6188254.html
>>
>> Microsoft teams with Linux distributor Xandros
>>
>> Microsoft and Linux distributor Xandros announced on Monday a
>> technical and legal collaboration, the latest step in the software
>> giant's ongoing program to partner with open-source companies.
>>
>> Over the next five years, the two companies said, they will work on
>> improving interoperability between their servers to improve systems
>> management.
>>
>> The pact calls for Microsoft to provide patent covenants for Xandros
>> customers that ensure they are not infringing on Microsoft's
>> intellectual property, according to the companies.
>>
>>Embrace, extend, and extinguish.
>>
>>This is what happens when businesses try to take control of Free
>>software.
>>
>>Microsoft is trying to Balkanize GNU/Linux.
>
> When you have signed a deal with the devil, be prepared to have your
> soul redeemed at any momnent.
I wonder how much they got paid/threatened. Again, GPLv3 is unaffected by
this, so this last-minute shopping spree won't make a difference.
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