endsoftpatents.org — Microsoft are quickly claiming the mantle of patent troll. Yesterday they attacked free software with claims against the TomTom and its utilization of the kernel Linux. With widespread support for GNU/Linux becoming a reality, are these patent claims an attempt to chill adoption? If so, then we need to make sure everyone knows about Bilski.
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liquidsparkFeb 26, 2009
Buried. More anti-MS FUD.
schestowitzFeb 26, 2009
The "anti" here is a company attacking freedom. Don't confuse defender and offender (who makes new laws to protect abusive monopoly).
cmisterFeb 27, 2009
Comment from Jim Zemlin at Linux Foundation<a class="user" href="http://www.linux-foundation.org/weblogs/jzemlin/2009/02/26/note-on-microsoft-tomtom-suit-calm-down-hope-for-the-best-plan-for-the-worst/">http://www.linux-foundation.org/weblogs/jzemlin/20 ...</a>
taintedjuryMar 5, 2009
Microshaft TM underestimated the fervor and furor of the common nerd (Nemo Fossor) when inflamed! Microsoft wanted to inflate its 'Brand' by asserting a high-value patent portfolio pending. But Micro turned out to be just common patent-squatters (Keeper Wicketus). Fortunately, the Linux aspect of the claims were detailed enough that they could be discredited. Tiny TomTom saw through the macro-bluff, and slapped poor Micro silly!Microshaft will be releasing a competing GPS unit later this year, product code: Microshaft T++. It will run on the new, Microshaft L++ operating system, eh?
webcam2Nov 25, 2009
I love Bill G. :)