I wonder if this is something that would have any bearing on what goes on here. They can't go after or muck with individuals with singular programs, for the most part, but those that make things easier or condsolidated, like a 'suite' could be hassled.
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There are too many meanings for "Suite".
“Science is the belief in the ignorance of the experts” - Richard P. Feynman
"What about Love?" - "Overrated. Biochemically no different than eating large quantities of chocolate." - Al Pacino in The Devils Advocate
What do you refer to?
Michael D. Shook
You can find articles online about how MS is listing all the various copyright infringements that out there in open source. They aren't doing any litigation right now, but just seem to be putting it out there that they are watching.
We had recent posts here about MS and Sandisk looking to work in the future, U3 going kaput ... just seemed ominous.
When I mentioned 'suite' I was trying to show how the music industry didn't really go after the users (at first) of programs like napster or kazaa, but rather at the software deovelpers/hosters themselves.
"... respect, all good works are not done by only good folk. For here, at the end of all things, we shall do what needs to be done."
--till next time, Jameson Stalanthas Yu -x-
Don't be an uberPr∅. They are stinky.
went public with a bunch of possible patent violations by Linux apps.
“Science is the belief in the ignorance of the experts” - Richard P. Feynman
"What about Love?" - "Overrated. Biochemically no different than eating large quantities of chocolate." - Al Pacino in The Devils Advocate
Accusations by type of program without specifying the 'infringing' code and the relevant patent is just innuendo and FUD. Microsoft has NOT gone public with ANY violations.
I've seen many articles posted today and yesterday about it. Here is one: http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/entdev/article.php/3677706 . Even Stallman of Linux said that they found them.
But like I said in my first post, they are just putting it out there.
"... respect, all good works are not done by only good folk. For here, at the end of all things, we shall do what needs to be done." --till next time, Jameson Stalanthas Yu -x-
Don't be an uberPr∅. They are stinky.
Stallman made reference to a 2004 study by a group selling insurance that identified 283 possible patent infringements (of which they said 27 were owned by Microsoft), none of which have been adjudicated before or since. The specific code and patents have never been identified. Some have considered the announcement akin to a 'protection racket' since the group making the claim also set pricing at $150,000 per year for 'insurance'.
If you claim 'violations of patents', back them up with specifics. Without specifics, claims are just FUD.
Micro$oft (Proud motto: "All your computer are belong to us"...) is more anal about open source?
And we are - what - SURPRISED by this???...
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