Ballmer Clarifies Microsoft Announcement
By Jim Zemlin - February 22, 2008 - 4:55pm
From Microsoft press conference announcing “new interoperability principles” this week:
BRAD SMITH: With respect to other (commercial) distributors, and users, the clear message is that patent licenses will be freely available.
STEVE BALLMER: Patents will be, not freely, will be available.
BRAD SMITH: Readily available.
STEVE BALLMER: Readily available for the right fee.
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