Michael Calore

The ‘Be Very Afraid’ Tour: Microsoft’s Patent Strategy Explained

I think I have a new hero. Eben Moglen of the SFLC explains (using some very entertaining analogies) the implications of the Microsoft-Novell patent agreement. It’s especially worth watching now, as Microsoft recently revealed its intention to sue makers of open-source software distribution for patent infringement. [Hat tip: Leigh from Red Hat]

I think I have a new hero. Eben Moglen of the SFLC explains (using some very entertaining analogies) the implications of the Microsoft-Novell patent agreement. It's especially worth watching now, as Microsoft recently revealed its intention to sue makers of open-source software distribution for patent infringement.

[Hat tip: Leigh from Red Hat]