Re: [tlug] Novel embraces Microsoft

[stephen@example.com]

Edward Middleton writes:

 > If they had enforceable patents in technology used by SAMBA then they
 > could cause problems for the SAMBA developers but strategically it would
 > be counterproductive.  A lot of companies supporting Windows-Linux
 > interoperability, including Novell, rely on SAMBA.  If Microsoft started
 > attacking samba developers they would drive samba development into
 > companies with deeper pockets or patent sharing arrangements.

That's exactly what they want, especially if Microsoft or a partner
becomes the deep-pocket-of-choice.