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Linux-Watch: Novell/Microsoft Deal: Good for Novell, Good for Linux?

Written By
SJV
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
Nov 5, 2006

[ Thanks to Steven J.
Vaughan-Nichols for this link. ]

Microsoft? Microsoft is giving a Linux distribution it’s
blessing? Novell is working with its arch-enemy of over
20-years?

“It still seems unbelievable. but it did happen. Microsoft is
‘supporting’ Linux, and both companies are working together to
improve interoperability between Windows and Linux.

“So, this is great news, right? Microsoft finally admits Linux
is not only for real, but that they need to work with it.
Wonderful, right? Right…?”

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SJV

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols

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