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Microsoft To Announce Linux Partnership

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the shout-at-the-devil dept.

Carl Bialik from WSJ writes "Microsoft is entering into an unusual partnership with Novell that gives a boost to Linux, people familiar with the companies tell WSJ.com. From the article: 'Under the pact, which isn't final, Microsoft will offer sales support of Suse Linux, a version of the operating system sold by Novell. The two companies have also agreed to develop technologies to make it easier for users to run both Suse Linux and Microsoft's Windows on their computers. The two companies are expected to announce details of their plan today at a press conference in San Francisco. In addition, Microsoft won't assert rights over patents over software technology that may be incorporated into Suse Linux, the people said. Businesses that use Linux have long worried that Microsoft would one day file patent infringement suits against sellers of the rival software.'"

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  1. Hell called. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    They want their ice back.

    1. Re:Hell called. by morgan_greywolf · · Score: 5, Funny
      And in other news...
      • Duke Nukem Forever was released today.
      • Hell froze over.
      • SCO v. IBM trial over.
      • Apple uses Intel Processors.
      oh wait, that last one is true...
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    2. Re:Hell called. by WilliamSChips · · Score: 3, Funny

      And don't forget that Debian Sarge was released.

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    3. Re:Hell called. by rocjoe71 · · Score: 4, Funny

      ...And in yet more news:

      Four horsemen arrived in Seattle today. When approached one horseman was quoted:

      Sorry guys, we could have arrived sooner to put a stop to this but we couldn't find a flight in time that would take the horses-- not even Southwestern. Besides, Horseman Tim is afraid of snakes.

      So, to wrap it up:

      • Dogs and cats are sleeping together
      • Pat Robertson simultaneously converts to Judaism and Islam.
      • Osama gets laid, changes his mind about destroying world.
      • Scientists discover smoking is good for you.
      • Microsoft is supporting Suse Linux.
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  2. Hey Novell! by snuf23 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?

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  3. Re:Just Call It Microsoft SuSe WinLinux Already! by FerretFrottage · · Score: 5, Funny

    I doubt it. My Suse system is rock solid and I'm doing an update via Yast right now. Wait, what the hell is KWGA/LGA and why is it a kernel patch?

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  4. Source Code by slackmaster2000 · · Score: 3, Funny

    The motivation here is obvious: Microsoft is trying to find a way get its hands on the source code for this new "Linux" technology.

  5. Re:Just Call It Microsoft SuSe WinLinux Already! by J-Doggqx · · Score: 3, Funny

    We are Windows Genuine Advantage. Lower your firewall and surrender your distro. We will add your secure and stabile source code to our own. Your kernel will adapt to service ours.

    Resistance is futile.

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