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Novell Goes Public with Microsoft Linux Deal

Posted by Zonk on from the makes-for-fascinating-reading dept.

InfoWorldMike writes "On the back of defending the agreement this week, Novell did as promised and published details of its landmark November 2006 Linux partnership agreements with Microsoft. Linux advocates are expected to scour the documents for signs of how the agreement may affect Linux and whether anything in it will put Microsoft or Novell in potential violation of the upcoming version 3 of the GNU General Public license (GPL). The GPL is used in licensing many components of the Linux operating system. Open-source advocate Bruce Perens said he would be looking to see exactly what Novell was given through the deal and whether there is any requirement for the Linux vendor to defend Microsoft's patent claims. 'What I'm actually looking for is, to what extent was there a violation of faith?' he said."

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  1. Landmark? by Daniel+Phillips · · Score: 0, Troll

    Novell did as promised and published details of its landmark November 2006 Linux partnership agreements with Microsoft Landmark? Eyesore, more like it.

    Partnership? Toady, more like it.

    Did as promised? Spin doctoring, more like it.

    Partnership agreements? Pact, more like it.
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  2. Re:The damage is done. by petrus4 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Yes, if you're opposed to people giving you software with source code for free, you indeed have to stop using a computer at all. It is indeed terrible. How dare people give you something for free, and how dare other people choose it.

    This is hollow, reflexive emotionalism; nothing more.

    Without the GPL, there would be no free software or open source software today.

    Another emotive, subjective generalisation, indicative of brainwashing.

    If you don't like the GPL, make arguments against the GPL.

    What I primarily dislike are cultic drones such as yourself who, to truly add insult to injury, actually consider themselves intelligent, reasoned individuals for holding the beliefs that they do.

    I'm sorry you're confused on this point

    I'm considered confused on every point where I don't agree with the Stallmanite party line.