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Posted in Intellectual Monopoly, Microsoft, Novell, Patent Covenant, Patents, Protocol, Windows, Wine, Xandros at 9:58 am by Shane Coyle
Microsoft’s True Targets Come To Light
I was pondering just recently, why Xandros? (I also pondered "why, Xandros?", but that is another discussion), and realized that Xandros includes CrossOver Office as a major feature in their distribution. In fact, the ability to "Run Windows Programs" is the primary feature listed on the first product I clicked on.
=> ↺ why Xandros | ↺ CrossOver Office | ↺ first product I clicked on
It has been noted here on this site, and elsewhere, that the non-redacted portions of the Microvell deal indicate that it seems Microsoft has a particular concern over Wine, perhaps it is because of statements such as this:
=> ↺ elsewhere | ↺ it seems Microsoft has a particular concern over Wine
CrossOver Linux allows you to install many popular Windows productivity applications, plugins and games in Linux, without needing a Microsoft Operating System license. [editors note: emphasis mine]
Apparently, Microsoft (and Novell and Xandros) feel that you do need a Microsoft IP license, however.
Updates: Stephen Walli’s blog – Once More Unto the Breach - has a quite bit on the "Xandrosoft deal", as well as updated thoughts from Matt Asay, and Matthew Aslett.
=> ↺ Stephen Walli’s blog – Once More Unto the Breach - | ↺ Matt Asay | ↺ Matthew Aslett
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