Microsoft and Novell Resolve Patent Dispute
Posted on November 2, 2006
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Notice how the patent angle is front and center in this announcement? Apparently, Microsoft was infringing on a patent that Novell held for server security, something to do with authentication and if Novell was to enforce it, it would be very big and very costly. Can you imagine how distasteful it must have been for Microsoft to sign a deal to promote Linux?
Microsoft and Novell Announce Broad Collaboration on Windows and Linux Interoperability and Support: Companies also announce a patent agreement covering proprietary and open source products.:
The two companies also announced an agreement to provide each other’s customers with patent coverage for their respective products.
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