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Microsoft Was Distributing Ubuntu Linux

Posted by Zonk on from the but-not-so-much-anymore dept.

ausage writes "Groklaw has noted that for the last few days, Microsoft has been distributing Unbuntu Desktop Linux from the Windows Marketplace Website. The page is gone now, but can still — as of this morning — be seen using Google cache. 'Heaven only knows that's true, simply perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. The part Microsoft got wrong is it says the license is "Free" and "No limitations". Actually, the GPL does set some limitations, like what you are responsible to do if you redistribute.'"

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  1. It's a CNET thing by KarmaMB84 · · Score: 5, Informative

    You can get listed in the Windows Marketplace by signing up with a Microsoft partner or by signing up with CNET.com. Items in the Windows category end up in the same or equivalent category as they are on Download.com.

    From the how to get listed page at the Windows Marketplace:
    "Packaged Software, Hardware, & Devices: If your product is available in packaged format, you can offer it at Windows Marketplace by signing up with CNET.com."

    The category for Ubuntu form Download.com:
    Windows > Utilities & Drivers > Device Drivers > BIOS & System Updates

    Eerily familiar, no?

    This is a total non-story. Microsoft isn't distributing anything and CNET needs to fix their categories.