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    The birth of a new, far more dangerous monster...

    Just when you thought the personal data collection could get no worse, Google and Microsoft end all patent litigation... the following statement was made, and it was all that was said on the topic -

    Quote Originally Posted by Statement says:
    Microsoft and Google are pleased to announce an agreement on patent issues. As part of the agreement, the companies will dismiss all pending patent infringement litigation between them, including cases related to Motorola Mobility. Separately, Google and Microsoft have agreed to collaborate on certain patent matters and anticipate working together in other areas in the future to benefit our customers.
    Sweet dreams, privacy advocates...

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    Re: The birth of a new, far more dangerous monster...

    Doesn't this mean they can now both design rectangular phones without suing each other?

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    Re: The birth of a new, far more dangerous monster...

    Quote Originally Posted by kalniel View Post
    Doesn't this mean they can now both design rectangular phones without suing each other?
    Each other? Yes.
    Being sued by Apple? Never happen!
    Last edited by peterb; 01-10-2015 at 01:45 PM. Reason: Correct typo

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    Re: The birth of a new, far more dangerous monster...

    Quote Originally Posted by Ttaskmaster View Post
    Being sued by Apple? Never happen!
    Hopefully the bullied will become the bullies now
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