CNET/ZDNET's Stephen Shankland describes them as "[t]wo companies on opposite sides of the open source philosophical divide," but Microsoft and JBoss have announced a partnership. They'll work to ensure JBoss' Java application server software is compatible with Microsoft Windows Server products. Here's a key passage:

Most of JBoss' software is governed by the LGPL. Unlike the GPL, the LGPL makes it possible to tightly integrate LGPL code with software that uses proprietary code.

Jim has written in the past about how GPL conflicts with the proprietary world. MS wisely has chosen to work with an open source company that has a constructive view toward licensing. Fortunately JBoss hasn't pursued the alternative, quasi-religious path that both excludes nonbelievers and co-opts the work of adherents.

posted by Patrick Ross @ 1:21 PM | Software

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