Novell Ponders "Open-Source Apps Store"

Barence writes "Novell plans to bring the wealth of open-source software to everyday users through an 'open-source apps store.' 'I would compare what's happening on netbooks with what's happening to the smartphone,' Holger Dyroff, vice president of business development at Novell told PC Pro. 'There's a core experience, but then the ability to customise that experience. On the user end, all they'll see is an open-source applications store with one-click downloads of new software. Unlike the other stores though, they won't have to pay for any of those applications, which will be very attractive.'"

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... and get your machine contaminated with Mono

[Anonymous Coward]

Right! Microsoft/Novell helps you contaminate your machine with patent-encumbered Mono so that Microsoft can send you a bill for license fees.

Microsoft/Novell can also infect your machine with malware that reduces your fine Linux box to Windows grade security. ... Microsoft can then legitimately say that Linux is as vulnerable to malware as is Windows.

Just a thought.