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Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

Accredited Online colleges — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 01:28:35 -0000

I really think Microsoft should be a bit more lax about open source, it's hurting their image.

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jackie — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:27:00 -0000

Nice sarcasm.Now go on, you moved you're mouse, it's time to reboot your machine, beware of blue screens.

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Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

Ben — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:05:00 -0000

First off, software patents are a mess. They're a mess because due to poor administration one can basically patent any algorithm, no matter how trivial. As a result many companies, MS included, seek bizarre patents as a means of protection from the holders of other bizarre patents. This sort of a fight is inevitable given the environment, and with the nastiness that many such fights have achieved this little skirmish is hardly newsworthy.

Can we all just give the MS vs Linux thing a rest? I mean, the only reason for this article is that they're mentioned, right? I'm no fan of MS, but they're here to stay as long as the only alternative is a wacko organization like the FSF. The issue here isn't whether one is better than the other, it's why the heck we think we can survive on a diet of Coke or Pepsi.

Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

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Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

xndr — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:28:00 -0000

WTF. Now I'm really confused:

http://www.codeplex.com/

(via http://port25.technet.com/a...

"If we genuinely believe that the collaborative practices inherent in open source are an important part of software development methodology, then we have to believe that (a) the world's largest creator of commercial software would benefit from contributing to open source, and (b) the world's largest creator of commercial software would be smart enough to recognize those benefits."

Close, but "smart enough" seems a bit of a stretch; I'd have gone with "greedy enough," or perhaps "terrified enough."

If this thing really takes off (a doubtful scenario), wouldn't it inevitably lead Windows users to adopt a free operating system to go with their free software? I, for one, would love to see this effort backfire in such a way. This could be Microsoft's greatest contribution to Linux yet. (Better than Windows, even.)

Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

hitchi — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:52:00 -0000

@72 Terry

Nice sarcasm.Now go on, you moved you're mouse, it's time to reboot your machine, beware of blue screens.

Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

timko mathiasen — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:08:00 -0000

i didn't think the concept of application with human perception of devices could be patented, but rather the device with a concept and application with human perception is a long shot in it self too!! so let me patent the concept with human perception in use and productivity all typing, spreadsheet, data base applications and as for back pay too...

Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

Radimir — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:52:00 -0000

Well, here in Latin America MS is named "M O C O S O F T"... Do you know?
There in Redmond weep so much, doesn't?
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Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

timko mathiasen — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:22:00 -0000

i think we all should boycott any and all ms products, yes certain technologies deserve merit, so as with each new processor, we are to build a new firmware layer, kernel layer, and os layer, and then to top off a new application layer, null and voiding backward compatibility, come on people. the spider web of the law suit will divide the tech industry, future creativity will halt. i see nothing good coming here. if we cant play together, we cant grow together.

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aminesoft — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:28:00 -0000

hehehe microzoft yes , waht you want
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go to hell microzoft

Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

computer junkie — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:54:00 -0000

all this discusses do nothing to fight the Micro$oft stronghold that is enslaving the world. The open source community has left the fight too late.

If you want to try to fight, dont post comments on a website. Make copies of your favourite linux. Give it to as many people as you can. Show them how to use it. Show them all the applications and programs that come with it. Show them how all theyre photos and documents and such are 100% compatible with linux.

I would be happy if linux could command a 25% share of the home computer desktop environment before 2020.

I for one would be happy to play ball with window, if only they would stop stabbing the ball every chance they can, but micro$oft will never play nice

Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

Alex — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:13:00 -0000

Now I can see what Paul Graham ment with 'Microsoft is Dead' two years ago..
http://www.paulgraham.com/m...

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VeroLom — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:53:00 -0000

Вендекапец!
Windie!

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Pietro — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:02:00 -0000

I want to be able to buy a notebook without paying Micro$oft! Hardware and software must be sold separately! It has to be imposed by the low! Politicians from all over the world... do something!!!

Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

xndr — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 11:04:00 -0000

As a MSFT shareholder and Linux user, I am deeply ashamed.

When (if) it becomes possible to recover some of that garbage investment, I'll be thrilled to dump it in exchange for stock in an OSS-friendly software or hardware manufacturer. Or maybe I'll just donate it all to the Linux distribution or OSS project of my choosing. That way, we ALL benefit.

But I'm not so selfish as to value my monetary investment above the intellectual betterment of mankind. Please, everyone -- stop buying Microsoft's lumpy milk; you can have the Linux cow for free, and she is magnificent.

Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

sux — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:47:00 -0000

too sad. M$$$$ is too bad , they are killing everyone , who will teach companies to stop using windows.

Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

Hugh — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:01:00 -0000

Microsoft: dead company suing.

Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

earthforce_1 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:45:00 -0000

This may be the first strike in a patent "nuclear war". The open invention network, backed by MS opponents including NEC, IBM, Novell, Philips, Red Hat and Sony. Google, Oracle among others, have pooled their patents and purchased a number of others to counter any patent attack against Linux. MS is not fighting an unarmed opponent.

http://www.infoworld.com/ar...

http://www.linuxnewsroom.or...

http://www.groklaw.net/arti...

I wonder how many IBM compile optimization patents alone every MS product violates?

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Kevin — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:42:00 -0000

Same old bully - Still trying to steal lunch money from the little kids! Hey Steve, go pick a fight with the Google Kids and see how they kick your ass all over the school yard!

Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

REM — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:49:00 -0000

Windows 7 has 2000 bugs.

http://www.daniweb.com/blog...

Will it ever be ready in time for release???
It's just another Vista disguise anyway, don't let Microsoft fool you.

Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

REM — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:44:00 -0000

Terry It must have been very long ago that use used Linux!!! I can install a Linux OS and have it up and running in less than 10 minutes. No need for hardware tweaking here. Just a few post post install codecs and its fully compatible with anything Windows does and I don't waste my money on Mr. Bill's junk.

Re: Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims

Terry — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:56:00 -0000

Yes REM i have used Linux and it sucks big time. Poor driver support for simple things like wifi and having to spelunk thru config files to get dual monitor support when it should just work. Linux geeks enjoy the notion of spending an entire weekend configuring,shell scripting and programming their machine to get it to work for them. As for other normal folks this sucks and they would rather do something more fun with their time. Long Live Microsoft!