Novell annual report 2006

Exhibit 10.36

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November 7, 2006

Novell, Inc.
404 Wyman
Waltham, MA USA 02451

Attention:		Joseph A. LaSala, Jr., Senior Vice President and General Counsel

                    Re: Patent Cooperation Agreement

Dear Joe:

     We wish to confirm that the attached form of Patent Cooperation Agreement (“PCA”), which incorporates corrections to the form of PCA executed on November 2, 2006, constitutes the Patent Cooperation Agreement between Microsoft Corporation and Novell, Inc. dated as of November 2, 2006. The form of PCA executed on November 2 shall be of no force or effect.

     Please sign below to indicate your agreement with the foregoing.

		Sincerely,
		MICROSOFT CORPORATION
		By:		/s/ Bradford L. Smith
		Title:		Sen. VP & Gen. Counsel
		MICROSOFT LICENSING, GP
		By:		/s/ Joel Freedman
		Title:		Vice President

NOVELL, INC.
By:		/s/ Joseph A. LaSala, Jr.
Title:		SVP, GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY

          Microsoft Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.