March 23, 2009
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When Microsoft first sued TomTom for patent violations in TomTom’s Linux-powered navigation devices, I wasn’t sure how much of a fight TomTom would put up. Legally TomTom was between a rock and a hard place. You can’t use restricted use … Continue reading
March 19, 2009
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If you know anything about me, you know I have no fondness for Microsoft. If you really know me, though, you know that, much as I like open-source software and dislike proprietary programs, I’m a pragmatist. What I really like … Continue reading
March 11, 2009
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My compadre, David Coursey, doubts that Google will actually be partnering with any hardware vendor to deliver Google Android to users as a desktop Linux. Actually, David, I’m sticking with that prediction. Google will start rolling out its Linux desktop … Continue reading
March 9, 2009
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Novell is in trouble. As Novell CFO Dana Russell said during the recent earnings call, “Our Linux business is dependent on large deals, which may result in some fluctuations of our quarterly invoicing. This quarter, we did not sign any … Continue reading
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