March 5, 2009
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In Microsoft vs. TomTom, Microsoft is suing TomTom in part because the guys from Redmond claim that TomTom’s use of Linux in its navigation devices has violated three of its file-system related patents. One reason why Microsoft feels it can … Continue reading
February 27, 2009
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Microsoft’s decision to sue TomTom — and in the process take on Linux — isn’t likely to affect your use of Linux. As of now, that’s the concensus among experts. But if Microsoft wants a fight — oh boy, is … Continue reading
February 27, 2009
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What’s what with Microsoft’s patent claims, and a modest suggestion on how to avoid all this patent nonsense now, and in the future: Get the FAT out! At first glance, Microsoft suing TomTom, the navigation device manufacturer, for patent violations, … Continue reading
February 26, 2009
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I’ve been talking to a lot of smart people about the Microsoft/TomTom lawsuit. One thing we all pretty much agree on is that this lawsuit doesn’t make a lot of sense. First, the Linux file system-related patents are, in a … Continue reading
February 25, 2009
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Once a year, Microsoft president Steve Ballmer, would proclaim that Linux violated some of Microsoft patents. Then, he wouldn’t do anything about it. Now, perhaps, he has. In the U.S. District Court in Seattle, Microsoft sued Tom-Tom (PDF Link) on … Continue reading
February 13, 2009
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Emma Alvarado is mad as heck and she’s not going to take it anymore. Alvarado purchased a PC from Lenovo on June 20, 2008, it came with Windows Vista Business and she to pay an additional $59.25 in order to … Continue reading