http://linux.about.com/b/a/257622.htmNovell May Lose Right To Sell SUSE Linux
The Free Software Foundation (FSF), which controls the intellectual property to central aspects of the Linux operating system, is reviewing Novell's right to sell Linux. At issue is the deal between Novel and Microsoft, which some believe may be in conflict with the GNU General Public License, under which Linux is distributed.
With their agreement last November, SUSE Linux distributor Novell and Microsoft have stated their objective to improve the relationship between Linux and Windows operating systems as a response to concerns of corporate users who would like to use Linux but want to avoid potential legal issues pertaining to intellectual property owned by Microsoft.
Microsoft has pledged not assert its patent rights on technology that may be used with SUSE Linux, but to offer support services to corporate users of MS Windows, who also use the Linux operating system. Novell is now criticized for indirectly validating such patent claims by Microsoft. Read more...
