Michael Dolan Dot Com

Monday, August 13th, 2007

Google Becomes OIN’s First Licensee

This new is as P.J. describes “huge”. The press release is here.

Groklaw coverage here.

“Linux plays a vital role at Google, and we’re strongly committed to supporting the Linux developer community,” said Chris DiBona, Google open source programs manager. “We believe that by becoming an Open Invention Network licensee, we can encourage Linux development and foster innovation in a way that benefits everyone. We’re proud to participate in OIN’s mission to help Linux thrive.”

This is huge. All previous licensees have been developers, sellers or resellers of Linux. Plus… let’s be real. It’s Google. OIN becomes increasingly important as a shield against patent attacks.