Industry group forms to consolidate Linux patents

[TheGesus <thegesus () gmail com>]

http://www.eetasia.com/ART_8800381243_499491_0ae59252_no.HTM

"A group of tech giants linked up on Thursday to promote Linux
globally, with the unveiling of a new company called the Open
Invention Network (OIN).

"They are IBM, Novell, Philips, Red Hat, and Sony. Through OIN, they
will acquire patents and offer them royalty-free with the proviso that
acquirers not assert them against Linux or other OIN members."

SONY?

Get ready for more -=PATENTED=- root kits!

Something smells really bad about this deal.

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