Novell deal was the gateway drug
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| tuxchick Apr 19, 2007 7:35 AM EDT |
Just like so many people predicted, the Novell deal was just the first step in Microsoft's scheme to assert a patent tax on Linux. "Microsoft has actively sought patent agreements with a range of companies to build bridges with an array of consumer electronics, telecommunications, computer hardware, and Linux and UNIX platform providers... Samsung and its distributors and customers may utilize Microsoft's patents in Samsung's products with proprietary software, and Samsung will also obtain coverage from Microsoft for its customers' use of certain Linux-based products." |
| Sander_Marechal Apr 19, 2007 9:43 AM EDT |
Quoting:may utilize Microsoft's patents in Samsung's products with proprietary software So... they buy a patent license that does not allow Samsung to put the newly licensed patents in their Linux-based devices? How stupid are they? |
| devnet Apr 19, 2007 9:44 AM EDT |
Can't wait until they try to actually take someone to court. If they think the Linux community is rabid now, let em do that and see what happens. I think if they did, they'd drive the nail directly into their coffin...I know that Linux users would flock around a common cause and that the GPL would triumph in the end :) |
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