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Munich Linux migration delayed by 'PR stunt'

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A high-profile delay to Munich's Linux migration in 2004 was actually caused by those campaigning against software patents, rather than the shadowy hand of Microsoft, according to one insider

Software patent campaigner Florian Mueller revealed this week that the City of Munich's decision to stall its Linux migration, was the result of a PR stunt by anti-patent campaigners.

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Wasn't this known at the time? Rascalson 6 47,268 Mar 30, 2006 5:15 AM

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