VMware To Join OpenStack Foundation 41
hypnosec writes "OpenStack Foundation, backed by virtualization players like Rackspace, Red Hat and IBM, is going to get a unexpected new member – VMware. According to a post on the OpenStack Foundation Wiki, the agenda of the Board of Directors meeting on August 28 includes the Gold membership of VMware as one of the topics. VMware is not the only one applying for Gold membership as Intel and NEC are also standing in line for their memberships as well."
Political mess? (Score:2, Interesting)
Will VMWare donate their patents? (Score:3, Interesting)
VMWare's membership is a great opportunity to plant poison pills that can be later exploited to shut down any development originating from this partnership. I would hope Openstack has obtained usage rights in exchange for their membership.