For the past couple of weeks, this blog has been filled with rants and accusations which were backed by proof. I thought that, for a change, we should also refer you to a more positive analysis. And yes, you've guessed it, there's a snag to this so-called 'positivity'. it's akin to looking at the bright side of an irreversible disaster.

13 Reasons to Celebrate the New Microsoft-Novell Pact

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"Among the reasons that Linux and other free software, as well as their users, could benefit from this agreement are:

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(7) The agreement and accompanying threats are already having a beneficial effect on free software licensing. This is by helping to clarify the final wording of the GLPv3...

(8) The agreement will serve as another example to developers of Linux and other free software about the dangers of becoming entangled with Microsoft...

(9) The agreement and accompanying threats could put pressure on Microsoft to reveal the specific patent violations that it is claiming ..