____/ nessuno@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on Tuesday 23 October 2007 18:25 : \____
> <Quote>
> Add TurboLinux to the Microsoft patent-protection roster...It's been a
> while since Microsoft signed up any more Linux distro vendors to
> participate as patent-protection partners. But on October 22, the
> Redmondians announced they've added TurboLinux to the fold....
>
> I asked Microsoft whether the Turbo deal will include a loophole via
> which Microsoft will not indemnify TurboLinux customers who are
> running GNU General Public License (GPL) v3 software. Microsoft has
> added riders to its agreements with Novell and Linspire, claiming that
> it does not believe it is obligated to cover users running GPLv3
> software. No word back yet. Also no word on whether Turbo is licensing
> any technologies or patents from Microsoft as part of the arrangement.
>
> Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recently called out Red Hat by name as a
> violator of Microsoft patents. Red Hat officials have said they have
> no intention of signing a patent-protection deal with Microsoft.
> </Quote>
>
> http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=856
The {Criminals at Redmond}^TM have a plan. Change the law with lobbyistys,
bribe some people to welcome the changes (Novell et al), pay US government
(charities and presidential campaigns) to offer you 'protection'.
...
5. Profit!
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