Red Hat and Microsoft sign patent-free deal

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on Feb 17, 2009 1:57 PM EDT
Tectonic; By Alastair Otter
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For a long time now Microsoft has insisted that potential partners recognise its patent portfolio before signing interoperability agreements. But now Microsoft has stepped out of that box and signed an interoperability agreement with Red Hat that excludes any mention of patents. The agreement is aimed at improving interoperability between the two companies’ virtualisation products. The companies will join each other’s certification and validation programmes as well as provide technical support for mutual customers, as part of the agreement.

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