The legal battle over IE-related patents between Microsoft and Eolas has led to support for the oft-criticised software giant from some unlikely quarters. During a recent meeting held at Macromedia's San Francisco headquarters, Silicon Valley companies asked a familiar question: what to do about Microsoft? But the strategy event, sponsored by the World Wide Web Consortium, differed significantly from so many others, at which participants have typically gathered to oppose the software giant's power. This time, Microsoft was the guest of honour.
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