The Microsoft-Novell Linux deal two years later

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on Nov 19, 2008 9:20 AM EDT
Computerworld; By Paul Krill
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Two years ago this month, Microsoft Corp. forged its controversial partnership with Novell Inc. that, among other things, had the two companies agreeing not to sue each other over intellectual property issues, in part to protect SUSE Linux users over any patent litigation from Microsoft. Just how well has that deal worked out? That depends on who you talk to. Microsoft and Novell paint nothing but a rosy picture of the arrangement. Customers "like the idea that Microsoft and Novell are in the same room," says Susan Hauser, Microsoft's general manager for strategic partnerships.

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