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Novell To Keep Tabs on Redmond Deal

Novell exec Susan Heystee has been picked to oversee the patent and interoperability deal with Microsoft. Sometimes, these deals are window dressing and PR, in which case Heystee's job will be as easy as that of a security guard at a convent. But with Microsoft and Novell already quibbling over patents, Heystee could be burning the midnight oil.

Posted by Doug Barney on December 05, 2006


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