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| Publication: | PC Pro | Date: | Oct 06 2007 |
Microsoft is regretting the way it handled the patent protection deal with Novell and other Linux vendors, according to open-source advocates.
The software giant claimed earlier this year that open-source software infringes 235 of its patents. Microsoft has signed business agreements with LG, Xandros, Linspire and most significantly Novell, exempting their customers from legal action over possible patent infringements.
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