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Turbolinux Is Latest To Sign Microsoft Pact

Posted by kdawson on from the protection-at-what-price dept.

mytrip sends word that Turbolinux has followed Novell, Linspire, and Xandros in signing a patent and technology agreement with Microsoft. Microsoft pledged not to sue Turbolinux's users for patent infringement. Turbolinux, headquartered in Japan, sells Linux systems mostly in emerging markets such as China and India. The Betanews story speculates on some of the technology benefits Turbolinux might get out of the deal.

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  1. Protection or mutual technology sharing? by starseeker · · Score: 3, Informative

    The article refers to a cross-licensing agreement with intent to use some technology - it doesn't say anything about not suing customers, although presumably that could be part of the deal and not mentioned here.

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  2. Re:The good old days by slack_prad · · Score: 2, Informative

    Looks like they went underground in 2002 (offering no free ISO download). Now they've resurfaced.
    The Turbolinux 10 Desktop now costs 29$

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  3. Re:huh? by muyuubyou · · Score: 3, Informative

    They have some, mostly in Japan. I've bought Turbolinux in the past, but I swear I never will after this move.

  4. Re:who?? by sconeu · · Score: 2, Informative
    Which leaves Mandriva as the only UnitedLinux member who won't.
    • SuSE => Novell. Signed.
    • Caldera... Well, technically they haven't joined the covenant, but we all know what their turned out to be
    • TurboLinux. Signed
    • Connectiva. Merged with Mandrake to form Mandriva. Won't sign.

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