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  1. 15-05-2007, 08:17 AM #1
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    Microsoft to go after Linux with its patents

    With SCO's bungling case against Linux all but failed (along with its NASDAQ listing), Microsoft's decided it'd be better off going for its number 2* enemy itself.

    At the weekend, Microsoft's top lawyer said Linux violated 42 MS patents, with a total of 235 patents violated when also considering open source software used with it.

    Of course, you all remember not so long ago that MS and Novell agreed not to sue each other should something like this come up... interesting.

    The Forbes report has more, or if you can't be bothered to read all that, ZDNet's read it for you.

    *We'll save the number 1 accolade for Google.
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  2. 15-05-2007, 04:53 PM #2
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    It seems they may not actively pursue these infringements.
    Filling suit against "open source" might be too big a can of worms...
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  3. 16-05-2007, 03:33 PM #3
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    Microsoft Won't Sue Linux Users, Company Exec Says

    Just sounds like FUD to me. If they wanted to sue, they would have done so already.
    "Well, there was your Uncle Tiberius who died wrapped in cabbage leaves but we assumed that was a freak accident."
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  4. 07-06-2007, 10:16 PM #4
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    So, now they want to end Linux cos it's FREE and many people use it? That is purely retarded.
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  5. 07-06-2007, 10:36 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve View Post
    At the weekend, Microsoft's top lawyer said Linux violated 42 MS patents......
    Which also happens to be the Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything

    Coincidence?
    I think not....
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    And by trying to force me to like small pants, they've alienated me.
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  6. 07-06-2007, 10:38 PM #6
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    It just puts doubt and fear in peoples mind, and a company wouldn't want to take the risk of getting sued. Disgusting fear tactics if you ask me.
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    Hasn't Microsoft patented 'Software' yet?

    Along with the RIAA's 'Music' patent...
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    I read a recent bit in Micromart which talked about it.

    They suggested that Microsoft havent stated what the exact patents being infringed are because these
    patents may actually be found to be someone elses and they will end up in the sloppy brown stuff.
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  9. 24-06-2007, 09:14 PM #9
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    Mmm microsoft seem to be going the way of certain fictional large scale corporations.

    Weyland Yutani.....

    Tyrell Corp.....

    or the worst.........

    The Umbrella Corp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Soon you won't be able to look at "non-corporate vetted websites" for fear of the jack boots kicking your door in..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunwitch View Post
    Tyrell Corp.....
    didnt they run F1 cars a while back?
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    Not sure, but i just googled them and theres loads *gulp*
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  12. 25-06-2007, 09:36 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Agent View Post
    Which also happens to be the Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything

    Coincidence?
    I think not....
    The Ultimate answer to Life, the Universe and Everything is............

    You're not going to like it...

    ...is...

    ...really, you're not going to like it...

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    Microsoft over linux any day
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    What a silly statement.
    It depends on what you want a OS to do.
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    And by trying to force me to like small pants, they've alienated me.
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    thats crap, i cant believe microsoft would stoop to such levels. havent they made enough money already, they will be suein apple next for usin osx
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