An Explanation of Computation Theory for Lawyers
groklaw.net — If I had to describe the fairly universal geek reaction to the oral argument at the US Supreme Court on Monday in In Re Bilski, I would have to say it's a worry that some of the participants didn't seem to understand computers or the tech behind software very well. (Submitted by SirPopper) More...
Trustee is to be Appointed, SCO's Sale Motion Denied
groklaw.net — The judge in the SCO bankruptcy has ruled at last. SCO's motion to let it sell to unXis is denied. There could be an auction later. The motions to convert to Chapter 7 by IBM, Novell and the US Trustee's Office are also denied, but alternative relief is granted, and there will be a Chapter 11 trustee appointed. IBM and Novell agreed that a... (Submitted by badqat) More...
Shining Some Light on Microsoft's Nasty Moonlight Covenant
groklaw.net — "It only covers 'direct' recipients from Novell, not 'indirect', which would likely exclude those who receive it directly from anyone other than Novell unless that third party is an 'authorized reseller'" (Submitted by inactive) More...
TomTom becomes Microsoft's bitch
groklaw.net — TomTom pays Microsoft for silly software patents. (Submitted by inactive) More...
Microsoft is a Patent Terrorist and a Parasite
groklaw.net — "And to all those who insist that Microsoft has improved, and they should be treated just like anybody else, and included in Linux conferences and all that blah blah blah, would you please take a long walk on a beach or under a starry sky or something and after a little soul-searching, ask yourself: Have I lost my cotton-pickin' mind?" (Submitted by inactive) More...
Issues in the Lori Drew Cyberbullying Case That Affect You
groklaw.net — I think when you read it, it will turn your hair white. It did me. In fact, I don't think it's overstating it a bit to say that unless this case is overturned, it is time to get off the Internet completely, because it will have become too risky to use a computer. (Submitted by MrBabyMan) More...
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