On Fri, 2007-10-12 at 11:25 -0700, Julie wrote:
Hi,
Some of you may find the msg threads to this article a bit "interesting". ;)
The conspiracy theory that Microsoft is behind this suit falls somewhere between alarmist nonsense and obviousness. This could actually have nothing to do with Microsoft, and just be a case that the patent trolls thought they'd exploit. Of course, if this was brought about by Microsoft, it adds a different twist. Would MS file a patent suit by proxy against a company they have a patent deal with? Is that even legal?
Adding my own little conspiracy theory, is Microsoft trying to demonstrate the advantage of signing a patent deal with them? The idea being that Novell will avoid lengthy litigation while RedHat will be forced into a SCO style FUD case.
No matter what's really going on, it's more fuel for Microsoft's FUD machine.
--Jestin