I also feel I should explain a little bit how we approach patents at
Microsoft and why we do it. We file patents not to deter other folks
(like you) from innovating in the future, but rather as a defensive
mechanism. This way when people come after us we have patents as one
potential avenue of defense.
If these patents are for defensive purposes only, perhaps Microsoft should offer the NAnt project a perpetual license to any build-related technology patents. This would be an excellent show of good faith. :)
Matt.
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