ibtimes.com— The world's largest software maker is suing the developer of a program that allows users to circumvent digital rights protection from Microsoft's Windows Media Audio (WMA) song format.
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It is impossible to mask my cynicism in this statement, but Microsoft has how many billions of dollars in cash? What individual is able to put up the resources to defend himself in court against that vast amount of resources?Even if Microsoft doesn't get the best lawyer money can buy, and the hacker has a strong defensive argument, Microsoft will draw out the trial to the point that the defendant will go bankrupt and make it impossible for the case to proceed.
This is a symptom of a bigger problem where the US court system can be used by people with money to go after the little guy in an attempt to harrass and shut him up. I'd agree with the one poster, if you don't like this behavior then go spend your money elsewhere. I personally haven't bought a microsoft product since 1995 (and I don't steal them either)
paintballpcSep 28, 2006
I guess Microsoft is scared of the RIAA too
Closed AccountSep 28, 2006
OK it's official, every single slashdot Microsoft basher has migrated to digg.
stretch611Sep 28, 2006
It is impossible to mask my cynicism in this statement, but Microsoft has how many billions of dollars in cash? What individual is able to put up the resources to defend himself in court against that vast amount of resources?Even if Microsoft doesn't get the best lawyer money can buy, and the hacker has a strong defensive argument, Microsoft will draw out the trial to the point that the defendant will go bankrupt and make it impossible for the case to proceed.
anonydiggSep 28, 2006
anonydiggSep 28, 2006
nice comment! Digg up wasn't enough.
bnolsenSep 28, 2006
This is a symptom of a bigger problem where the US court system can be used by people with money to go after the little guy in an attempt to harrass and shut him up. I'd agree with the one poster, if you don't like this behavior then go spend your money elsewhere. I personally haven't bought a microsoft product since 1995 (and I don't steal them either)
loneboatSep 28, 2006
Dugg because of dupe complaint.
napoleongoldSep 28, 2006
I love the fact that the guy get sued and immediatly updates his program.STFU Microsoft and stop being such a power hungry douchebag.