Message from discussion [Linux] Dell Buys Linux from Microsoft Corp.

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From: AB <fardblos...@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [News] [Linux] Dell Buys Linux from Microsoft Corp.
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Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 22:16:20 -0500
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On 2007-05-10, Roy Schestowitz <newsgro...@schestowitz.com> claimed:
> Why Is Dell Buying SLES certificates from Microsoft, Not Novell? 

Because Novell's soul isn't theirs any more. They've traded it in on
the privilage to become a failed puppet.

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>| So, is it possible Microsoft just wants to get out of the SLES
>| certificates business quick, most specifically before GPLv3 is final?
> `----
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> http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=2007050906365658

That might have some bearing as well. But MS could be just as happy
letting Novell kill themselves slowly by being in violation of GPL3 for
years, tying it up in court, generating more FUD-points to sell the
PHBs on.

-- 
Windows: Malware with a brand name.