Amazon Kindle & Windows Platform Rumors

Rumors have been flying across the Web about the possibility of Amazon getting a platform upgrade. The source of these rumors seems to be the latest development between Amazon and Microsoft. The companies have reached a patent agreement that not only covers Linux but also Kindle as well. Many have assumed that the move could be an indication that Amazon may be willing to work with Microsoft to take on Apple. Of course, the real purpose of this deal for Amazon is probably to shield itself against Linux lawsuits by Microsoft. 

Microsoft is known for playing hardball. The company has sued others in the past for bogus reasons.You don’t have to be a genius to know the company’s take on Linux and other open source solutions available on the market. So this could be a preemptive move by Amazon to save itself from another costly lawsuit. This is not a new practice. Linspire had to sign a similar deal with Microsoft a while ago.

We know that Microsoft if working with its partners to develop tablets and possibly e-readers in the near future. But don’t expect Amazon to ditch its platform to try Android or Microsoft’s Mobile platform anytime soon. Amazon has big plans for Kindle platform and has already been recruiting developers for it. With this patent deal, Amazon will have less lawsuits to worry about. But its plans have not changed.

Your take: is Microsoft being anti-competition by going after Linux?