The Open Road - The Business & Politics of Open Source by Matt Asay

Can Google lead CIOs to the Linux desktop?
Google is moving its employees to Mac and Linux, but its influence on CIOs is more likely to be felt with Chrome and Android.
Novell auction could be patent troll bonanza
By putting itself on the auction block, Novell has opened bidding on a valuable patent portfolio, one that could fall into the wrong hands.
Memo to Microsoft: Get a new brand for mobile
Microsoft continues to try to leverage its Windows brand, but it's a recipe for failure, at least in mobile.
Google vs. Apple in the battle of the fanboys
Apple once had a lock on fanboys, but no more. Google is making waves and lots of friends with Android and other industry-changing products.
Novell: 20 chances to reinvent itself
The company needs to reinvent itself, and a private-equity buyout may be the perfect way to accomplish this.