Microsoft inks another Linux-related IP license deal

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Microsoft said late Tuesday that it has signed a patent-swap deal with Kyocera Mita, the latest in a string of such announcements. Like many of those arrangements, Kyocera is getting protection for its use of Linux in various products.

Microsoft is also getting the right to use Kyocera Mita's patents in products like Windows and Office. The two companies did not announce the financial terms for the deal.

Other recent deals by Microsoft include agreements with TurboLinux, Linspire, Xandros, Samsung, LG, and Fuji Xerox.

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Winux by Microsoft
by kool_skatkat November 14, 2007 2:02 AM PST: Who know, soon they will release Winux... and the story of open source will have a happy ending.; Reply to this comment

Microsoft FUD
by thedreaming November 14, 2007 7:29 AM PST: Microsoft is making all these deals with companies that make linux distros and use linux so that everyone will believe their FUD about linux violating their Intellectual Property. They've never even proved it yet and you got companies getting in line to sign a deal so their customers won't get sued by Microsoft.; Reply to this comment View reply
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