OpenLogic

OpenLogic is the firm of a former Microsoft manager, who uses FUD to monetise Free software. The business model is similar to that of Black Duck. OpenLogic was covered by Techrights in many posts including:

2008

The Open Source ‘Census’ Lost Its Credibility

GMOME, OpenLogic, and the Microsoft Connection

2009

OpenLogic — Like Novell — Supports Red Hat Clone

Looking for Violations in Free Software: Fearsome or Awesome?

“GPL is Scary!! Please Buy Our Products”

Microsoft’s Ally Fortify is Fortifying Fear of Free Software, Just Like OpenLogic and Black Duck

2010

FUD Watch: OpenLogic Survey Shows Enterprises Should be Afraid of GPL

Good News, Bad News From OpenLogic

2011

Firms With Microsoft Ties Discourage Use of the GPL Licence

ZDNet Spins the Spreading of Free Software as a Loss to Free Software

Former Microsoft Managers Still Monetise Fear of GPL

2012

OpenLogic Enters the Fog

Open Logic for Proprietary Thinking

OpenLogic Helps Microsoft Again

Growing the FOSS Fear Industry

2013

Formerly Microsoft, But New FUD

Too Many Microsoft Proxies Inside the FOSS World

Category:Microsoft Proxies