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quote:http://newsforge.com/newsforge/03/01/25/167242.shtml?tid=23: Now that we've got that out of the way, let's talk about the "Best System Integration Software" LinuxWorld award Microsoft's "Services for Unix 3.0" won. There is huge irony here, and you ought to enjoy it and congratulate Microsoft instead of complaining.

Take a look at Microsoft's pricing and licensing page for this product. See the "GPL Utility Source Code" box in the right column? That's right. Despite Microsoft's endless anti-GPL talk, Microsoft is actively distributing GNU/GPL code.
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cahult:
As my sig once read: Irony, not always funny, but ironic!

This is really funny! How can M

Calum:

quote:Despite Microsoft's endless anti-GPL talk, Microsoft is actively distributing GNU/GPL code.
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still, i'm very confused here.

xyle_one:

quote: And what could be more positive, in the GNU/GPL activism sense, than pointing out that Microsoft, itself, sells GPL software?
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wait, what?? sells GPL software? isnt that illegal? wtf

flap:
No, it's not illegal. As long as they comply with the GPL's terms.

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