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Why the Novell / MS Deal Is Very Bad
jamienk writes "PJ from Groklaw has taken the time to really explain the big picture of the Novell/MS deal and how it all fits into the SCO case and the strategy some have employed to attack Free Software. If you thought PJ was becoming too shrill before, or if you haven't understood what the big deal is with Novell's agreement, it's really worth a read." From the article: "This is Groklaw's 2,838th article. We now have 10,545 members, who have worked very hard to disprove SCO's scurrilous claims, and we did. We succeeded, beyond my hopes when we started. But here's the sad part. As victory is in sight, Novell signs a patent agreement with Microsoft..."
But the point was that everbody is focusing on the obvious possible IP discussions and one really cares, or knows, what the deal can really mean for Linux. It could possibly be a case of keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
That which does not kill me only postpones the inevitable.
I think he cares about destroying the competition as a means to make money. MS's business strategy can be summed up as "Establish a monopoly, and the money will follow!"