Mark Shuttleworth's Stance on Mono Inside Ubuntu Feb 23, 2008, 09 :00 UTC (29 Talkback[s]) (7687 reads)
"At this stage we see no significant issues with patents and Mono. There is a risk of a patent claim against almost any component of Ubuntu--across every jurisdiction in which Ubuntu ships, the patent minefield is too complex. Our view is that we can deal with patent suits if they arise, but removing or re-engineering the relevant components.
"Yesterday’s announcement from Microsoft suggests that they have come round to the view that patent litigation is not an effective strategy for them..."
