Free ride?
When I read "This would see Microsoft forfeit its right to prosecute those involved in open-source and Linux over claimed violations of its patents in their software.", all I think of is linux and the open source community it looking for a free ride and free handouts from Microsoft when it comes to patents. What does Microsoft (a company whose goal is to stay in business) get out of the deal? Not much. What does linux and the open source community get out of it? Free use of IP (patents) generated by Microsoft with no fear of retribution.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
