Linux Today: Linux News On Internet Time.
Search Linux Today
Linux News Sections:  Developer -  High Performance -  Infrastructure -  IT Management -  Security -  Storage -
Linux Today Navigation
LT Home
Contribute
Contribute
Link to Us
Linux Jobs

Partner Sites
JustLinux.com
Linux Planet
PHPBuilder
Technology Jobs

Top White Papers

More on LinuxToday


Novell Hits Jackpot in Microsoft Patent Pay-Out

Jan 02, 2008, 13:45 (9 Talkback[s])

"The extent of Microsoft's generosity to its open-source patent partners has been revealed in Novell's latest financial statement.

"Novell's SEC filing reveals the company received $355.6m from Microsoft during 2007, although some of that payment is 'being recognised over future periods.'

"The payment forms a significant chunk of Novell's revenue, with the company turning over $932m in 2007..."

Complete Story

Related Stories: