Novell made more reliant on Microsoft, then spreads more of its patents-protected technology inside GNU/Linux

News about Mono and Microsoft sticking themselves onto GNU/Linux; Zenoss and LINA demonstrate correct way to build bridges

Several months ago we wrote very extensively about Microsoft’s motives in joining the OSI. By following the links, you can locate old posts that obviate the need to repeat old arguments. Bruce Perens, as you are probably aware, is one of the louder and best-known protesters against the Microsoft/Novell deal. He continues to focus on this issue, which he has not forgotten.

Java and GNU/Linux are named top IT skills; Microsoft hopes to change that

Microsoft software spreads from familiar places and enters some new places
Koenig, which works along with Novell [1, 2, 3], is promoting Silverlight right now. [all emphases in red are ours by the way]

A memo from inside Microsoft shows the company's plan to use patents against .NET clones

Another GNU/Linux distribution throws Mono out; Microsoft's foundation may adopt more from Novell

The role of Mono and Novell in fulfilling Microsoft's desire to change GNU/Linux.

Mono employees are already trying to put .NET inside a GNU/Linux platform that was announced over a week ago