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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. huh? by Lord+Ender · · Score: 5, Funny

    Microsoft pledged not to sue Turbolinux's users
    Turbolinux has users?
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    1. Re:huh? by pluther · · Score: 5, Insightful

      Turbolinux has users?

      had

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  2. The good old days by Dice · · Score: 5, Funny

    And here I was thinking that Turbolinux died years ago. Last time I remember hearing about them is back in '99 or '00.

    Maybe they just died on the inside.

  3. Re:Dammit. by h4rm0ny · · Score: 5, Funny


    Frustration is understandable, but targeted disgust can be more therapeutic. Instead of "dammit" try saying "treacherous judases who have just signed their own death warrant and thank fuck they're just a pissant little distro that nobody really gave a shit and whose only notable achievement is this sudden managing to replace the Linux world's apathy toward them in one stroke, albeit with dislike."

    Yep, saying that is much more therapeutic. Especially at the top of a thread on an international tech news forum. ;)

    "Traitors - we piss on you!"

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