[QD-Filosofia] Patent fears halt Munich Linux migration

Alexandre Pesserl <[email protected]>
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/08/04/munich_linux_patent_fears/

One of Europe's most publicised Linux migrations has been halted over 
patent fears. The decision was not prompted by a litigious IT vendor, 
but as the result of concerns expressed by Munich city Alderman Jens 
Muehlhaus. Muehlhaus represents the Green Party, an open source 
supporter. As part of 'Project LiMux', Munich plans to migrate 16,000 
desktops to Linux by 2006. The $35.7m bid prompted fierce lobbying and 
heavy discounts from Microsoft, including personal visit by the 
company's CEO.

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