Many Linux users are aware of Microsoft's "partnership" (read: part-ownership) of Corel. I am not aware of IBM owning any sort of similar equity stakes in Linux distributors/serivce providers (though I may be mistaken). Are there any sorts of competitive advantages that could be provided by this sort of a relationship, or would this be too risky as part of IBM's long-term Linux strategy?
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Many Linux users are aware of Microsoft's "partnership" (read: part-ownership) of Corel. I am not aware of IBM owning any sort of similar equity stakes in Linux distributors/serivce providers (though I may be mistaken). Are there any sorts of competitive advantages that could be provided by this sort of a relationship, or would this be too risky as part of IBM's long-term Linux strategy?