Microsoft Promises Not To Sue Moonlight 2.0 Users 233
darthcamaro writes "Moonlight 2.0, Novell's open source implementation of the Microsoft media framework, is now available and comes with a new patent promise from Microsoft. Any Linux user can use it now without worrying about being sued: '"A really important change in how the community and individuals will see and use Moonlight is a change and extension to the patent covenant that Microsoft provides to Novell and its end users," Brian Goldfarb, director of Web and user experience platforms at Microsoft, told InternetNews.com. "We're now increasing the reach of the agreement — Microsoft's commitment not to sue Novell or Novell's customers now extends to redistributors."'"
That's Great! (Score:3, Funny)
Marketing Message? (Score:5, Funny)
Guess it's time to try a little test...
I promise not to sue anyone who buys my iphone apps [incredicode.com].
There. We'll see how that works out for me.
*ducks under the desk for cover from the coming flames*
Re:We won't sue you... (Score:1, Funny)
The Nazi's have nothing to do with this.
Way to godwin the thread.
Re:Netflix (Score:3, Funny)
Windows Update.
So, yeah, no much.
Re:That's Great! (Score:2, Funny)
Yes, but like TFA contract, there are plenty of loopholes if you think hard enough. For example, that doesn't exclude throwing his head at a chair.
Re:We won't sue you... (Score:5, Funny)
Really, what's to prevent them from waiting until the tech is firmly embraced, then changing the deal?
Lando Calrissian?
Re:We won't sue you... (Score:2, Funny)
Okay, but you'll have to wait until they come out of RIAA court.
Re:Marketing Message? (Score:2, Funny)
*ducks under the desk for cover from the coming chair*
There, fixed that for you.
Re:What if... (Score:1, Funny)
Then you should worry about the B52's .
Re:Redistributors only or forks too? (Score:3, Funny)
If 'that firefox logo thing' was bad for you, nothing MS does will ever make you happy. I'm going to wager you are rarely ever happy anyway if thats all it takes to bother you.