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Microsoft is extending its “Community Promise” patent licensing to C# programs and Common Language Infrastructure (CLI), enabling open-source usage of the technologies without fear of any reprisals.

Two critical programming technologies developed by Microsoft Corp. for its broad .Net initiative are nearing approval by a leading international standards body, the software maker confirmed Friday.

In a key move intended to address licensing questions surrounding the Mono Project, Microsoft has agreed to apply its Community Promise to both C# and the Common Language Infrastructure (CLI). The ...

REDMOND, Wash., March 27, 2002 — Demonstrating continuing commitment to academia, computer science research and the Shared Source Initiative, Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of source ...