Perhaps it was a matter of time. Novell starts pitching software patent FUD just like Microsoft. We also pointed out yesterday that SJVN seemed to have been brainwashed. We already have evidence of Novell pressuring journalists/developers ahead of the press coverage [1, 2] and the following almost confirms that SJVN too was contacted in advance. The goal? Damage control and manipulation of the coverage in the press. Having been softened the first time around, now he's more blunt:
Novell and Microsoft: Stop with the FUD already
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In an e-mail interview with Ian Bruce, Novell's public relations director, Bruce wrote me that customers wanted the Novell/Microsoft package, in part, because it "provides IP (intellectual property) peace of mind for organizations operating in mixed source environments."
It does? Since when?
--Justin Steinman, Novell
Comments
pcole
2008-08-23 01:12:18
As for extortion or threats to extort (protectionism), that is a criminal act. If I threatened my neighbor in the same manner, would not the cops be at my door with a warrant for my arrest? Law enforcement for the district the threat is made should be responsible and start making arrests.
Roy Schestowitz
2008-08-23 01:22:25
http://boycottnovell.com/2006/12/12/new-microvell-survey/ http://boycottnovell.com/2006/12/12/microvell-survey-questions-mary-jo-foley-would-ask/
Similar recent examples:
Mojave: http://boycottnovell.com/2008/07/31/lies-damn-lies-mojave/
ISO 'rigging' its own vote: http://boycottnovell.com/2008/08/18/iso-pegged-its-own-vote/