Microsoft open-sources its patent portfolio
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And Andersen specifically thinks this is the "next logical step for a company that is listening to customers and developers and is firmly committed to Linux and other open-source programs.No ones made a longer journey than Microsoft from a proprietary software company to one that lives with open source," explained Bergelt, OINs CEO.Andersen added, "At Microsoft, we take it as a given that developers do not want a binary choice between Windows vs. Linux, or .NET vs Java -- they want cloud platforms to support all technologies.We are honored to stand with OIN as an active participant in its program to protect against patent aggression in core Linux and other important open-source software technologies.Indeed, Guthrie, Andersen, and Bergelt all said they hope this Microsoft move will help spur other companies that may be reluctant to back up their open-source code and services with their patents and to join the OIN.
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