Once saw someone build a CLI tool and distribute on npmjs.
Their install went something like `npm install -g mycli`. So in a way, they already are cross-platform.
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That's been my first impression as well. Now that I work there.
Reminds me of the "online shopping cart" patent that was sueing all major e-retailers years ago. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/01/how-newegg-crush...
The difference here, is IBM loves to license out their innovations. And I think that makes it easier (cheaper) for Facebook, Google, Amazon, to decide to pay the fee rather than battle in court.
EDIT: But really, I think its subjective or FOMO thinking on their part.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2016/02...
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