MS are trying to chalk down as many of these deals before GPLv3 comes into
circulation because they know that people will stop being interested at that
point.
If MS were really confident in their patent portfolio, they wouldn't have to
hand over so much money in each deal, as mentioned here:
http
Hey GNUtian ciaran, I'd greatly appreciate your comments (other GNUtians
are welcomed to comment as well). TIA.
http://www.informationweek.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=199902101
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