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> To truly support Open Source, they should show a willingness to work against Software Patents.

See: http://www.cnet.com/news/google-microsoft-settle-long-runnin...

It is very hard for large software companies to unilaterally work against software patents because it puts them at a competitive disadvantage, at least temporarily. It's sort of like arms limitation talks where you can't put down your nukes before anyone else does or it's an open invitation to attack.