Technology & Science
Oct. 17, 2007
Rumors Abound as Linux Users Prepare for Patent Battle
Has Microsoft sent in the "patent trolls" to do its dirty work? The software giant denies it, but some open-source software advocates are suspicious, following a patent infringement lawsuit filed last week in the Eastern District of Texas against Red Hat and Novell, two companies that distribute versions of the popular open-source Linux operating system.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Has Microsoft sent in the "patent trolls" to do its dirty work?
The software giant denies it, but some open-source software advocates are suspicious, following a patent infringement lawsuit filed last week in the Eastern District of Texas against Red Hat and Novell, two companies that distribute versions of the popular open-source Linux ope...
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