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  1. 07-08-2009, 08:11 AM #1
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    Microsoft Puts C#, CLI Under No-Lawsuit Umbrella

    Microsoft stated Tuesday that it will not pursue legal action against open source software developers using C# and CLI programming languages.



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    Re: Microsoft Puts C#, CLI Under No-Lawsuit Umbrella

    Interesting move. Now if Microsoft would help the Mono project directly, it might make .NET truly cross-platform and attractive. Then Microsoft would be able to compete for the best development tools, instead of on the basis of vendor lock-in.
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    Re: Microsoft Puts C#, CLI Under No-Lawsuit Umbrella

    It seems like many Linux users would hate any MS assistance or intrusion into the OS. I'm all for MS helping the Mono project.
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    Re: Microsoft Puts C#, CLI Under No-Lawsuit Umbrella

    Yay, BSOD on linux too?

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    Re: Microsoft Puts C#, CLI Under No-Lawsuit Umbrella

    Quote Originally Posted by WingedPanther View Post
    Now if Microsoft would help the Mono project directly, it might make .NET truly cross-platform and attractive.
    Isnt that what the article is talks about, allowing others to use the open source specifications without charge?
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    Re: Microsoft Puts C#, CLI Under No-Lawsuit Umbrella

    There is a difference between allowing a specification to be used, and helping make a specification a reality on a particular platform.
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