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Another day, another company developing Linux-based tech falls into line with Microsoft's intellectual property wonks.

Japanese Flash maker I-O Data Device Inc has agreed to cough up an undisclosed sum of cash to Microsoft under a Linux software deal.

This is the latest such agreement Microsoft has made with a tech company that uses Linux in its products.

I-O Data's network-attached storage devices and its routers that run on Linux apply to the "patent covenants" said Microsoft in a statement yesterday.

“We’re pleased to reach this agreement with I-O Data,” said MS intellectual property boss David Kaefer.

“Microsoft has a strong track record of collaboration with companies running Linux-based offerings, and this agreement is a reflection of our commitment to partner with industry leaders around the world.”

Just last week Redmond inked an IP licensing exFAT deal with Panasonic. ®

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Anonymous Coward

is this a title

It's called a Protection Racket.

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this is a title

"Microsoft has a strong track record of collaboration with companies running Linux-based offerings, and this agreement is a reflection of our commitment to partner with industry leaders around the world"

What, you mean you've found a way to charge them for it? Despite it not being your product?

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Anonymous Coward

this isn't a title

I didn't know that"partner with" means "ram up the arse", maybe in Redmond

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