Article Source eWeek
September 8, 2009, 3:02 pm
September 8, 2009, 3:02 pm
What was Microsoft’s motive in selling off 22 patents purportedly relating to Linux?
The Open Invention Network Sept. 8 confirmed its acquisition of 22 patents formerly held by Microsoft that it described as “Linux-focused.” OIN acquired the patents from the Allied Security Trust, which acquired them from Microsoft in a private auction sale in July. Microsoft itself acquired the patents in a deal with Silicon Graphics…
