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- First patent suit against Linux has a Kevin Bacon-esque connection to Microsoft
- First patent suit against Linux has a Kevin Bacon-esque connection to MicrosoftI LOVE Prior ArtEspecially where Patent Trolls are concerned. I feel a reexamination request coming soon.Not to Mention GEMWhich came out in the late 1970's developed by Xerox for their word processing system. It was used as...
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Kevin Bacon-esque connection, Kevin Bacon-esque, Linux HAS, Kevin, Linux, patent suit, First patent suit
- Discussion threads 2007-10-12
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- Microsoft Patents Sudo - So Sudo me!
- i do think that it time for some rule and regulation .and some major MS legal bashing . anti-trust Adrian this is shameless self promotionYou would not even have this if a reader had not given it to you. Means nothing but what youre getting out of it, HITS....
- Tags: Idiocy, patent, Microsoft Corp., Adrian
- Discussion threads 2009-11-12
- Nokia sues Apple, alleges patent infringement by iPhone
- The world's biggest cell phone maker is dragging the maker of one of the most popular cell phones to court over patent infringement. Nokia said today that it has filed suit against Apple, alleging that the iPhone infringes on Nokia's patents for GSM, UMTS and wireless LAN WLAN standards. ...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Nokia Corp., Apple Inc., Intellectual Property, Wireless LANs, LANs, Wi-Fi, Smart Phones, Wireless And Mobility, Research & Development, Business Operations, Networking, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz
- Blog posts 2009-10-22
- Works of Herbert George Wells. Huge collection. FREE Author's biography & stories in the trial 10.2 (Mobile)
- Indulge Yourself with the best classic literature on Your PDA. Navigate easily to any poem from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases. Features Navigate from Table of Contents or search for words or phrases Make bookmarks, notes, highlights Searchable and interlinked. Access the e-book anytime, anywhere...
- Tags: Mobile, Biology, MobileReference
- Software downloads 2009-09-01
- Word ban threatens industry? Not mine
- Case in TexasIs an example of idiotic patent litigation. The case shouldn't even exist.-MChris, you need to get out of your bubble moreIt is very likely that the patent in question is also violated in other office suites that use XML.The issue isn't whether you can smugly say that you...
- Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), Microsoft Word, Juggernaut, Microsoft Corp., XML, I4i, patent, Microsoft Office
- Discussion threads 2009-08-19
- I4i says not out to destroy Microsoft Word
- "but we think it the verdict is fair"Well yeah, the winner usually does.RE: I4i says not out to destroy Microsoft WordThis guy is a liar. Microsoft needs to appeal the ruling otherwise any office suite may be in jeopardy. Not only that but i4i just immediately gave itself...
- Tags: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Corp., patent, I4i, XML
- Discussion threads 2009-08-12
- (Our Apple tablet hardware/software wish list)
- (Our Apple tablet hardware/software wish list)WE DO NOT NEED ANOTHER TABLETWe need a larger iTouch device that you can easily carry around...Size:imagine 3 iTouch devices next to each other, built-in accelerator for orientation controlMultitasking: A must haveNetwork:support all WIFI standards specially the newer faster; optional support for 3GConnectivity: Full...
- Tags: Tablets, Smart phones, Apple Mac OS X, Notebooks, Operating systems, software, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, tablet, Apple Tablet, hardware, operating system
- Discussion threads 2009-08-04
- Apple/Microsoft sued over iPod/Zune controls
- Apple/Microsoft sued over iPod/Zune controlsWe know it's BS, but...finding 13 morons (12 jururs + 1 judge) to dupe isn't too tough. See Eolas.Apple and MS might set asidesome differences for a while and work together on this one.That would be ome big defense to contend with.Win, and get court costsThis...
- Tags: Digital music, Strategy, Microsoft Sued, Apple Inc., Microsoft Zune, Apple iPod, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-07-17
- Another company signs Linux patent-protection deal with Microsoft
- Another company signs Linux patent-protection deal with MicrosoftIt's only news if ....... Google signs one.^o^RE: Another company signs Linux patent-protection deal with MicrosoftWe can conclude from this that linux does in fact violate Microsoft's patents. Its no suprise since linux is known for stealing and copying others work. In...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., Linux, patent, Linux patent-protection
- Discussion threads 2009-07-16
- Microsoft sends mixed patent message
- Microsoft sends mixed patent messagesame oldplain unsubstantiated M$ FUD.RE: Microsoft sends mixed patent messageThe message seems pretty clear. Its basically telling linux to watch its back and that their patents are not just a free for all. Microsoft has spent a lot for R&D on patents and its...
- Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), UK Government, patent, Microsoft Corp., patent message, OpenDocument Format, IBM Corp., software patent, software
- Discussion threads 2009-04-30
- News to know: Swine flu; Microsoft; Windows 7; iPhone and Verizon
- Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Andrew Nusca: Swine Flu: Where to find virus, track outbreak, learn symptoms, more Harry Fuller: Swine flu and the enviornment? Mary Jo...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Facebook, Microsoft Windows 7, Verizon Communications Inc., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-04-28
- Taiwan's Elan sues Apple over touchscreen patents
- Taiwan's Elan sues Apple over touchscreen patentsMac doomsday theories below...I'm surprised this hasn't got a Mac vs. PC comment war yet...So much for Apple innovation......what are they going to steal next?Better article with more info...http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/09/technology/companies/09apple.html?_r=1&hpwWaiting for the apologists to explain...Please prepare your finest apologies for why multi-touch patents are important...
- Tags: FireWire, touch screen, Apple Inc., Elan, patent
- Discussion threads 2009-04-08
- Linux Foundation: Let's kill Microsoft's FAT
- The Linux Foundation is ready and willing to help companies get Microsoft's FAT out of their products. In his blog posted today about TomTom's settlement with Microsoft that was announced yesterday, foundation executive director Jim Zemlin said the case only proves that Microsoft was taking aim against...
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., Linux Foundation, FAT, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Paula Rooney
- Blog posts 2009-03-31
- TomTom surrenders to Microsoft in patent fight
- TomTom surrenders to Microsoft in patent fightIs that true?"TomTom claims its actions are in compliance with GPLv2."Its not what they said a month ago. were they liars then and honest now?MS living off the FATIt won't last forever.It sounds quite obviousTomTom was indeed infringing on Microsoft's patents, and the fact...
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, TomTom, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-03-30
- TomTom, Microsoft settle: Who caved?
- Microsoft and TomTom said Monday that they have settled their respective patent infringement suits, which raised patent issues with everything from file system patents to the General Public License for open source software. Once you read the press release the next natural question is: Who caved? ...
- Tags: Patent, TomTom, Microsoft Corp., Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-03-30
- Union: IBM layoffs accelerating as employees vent
- Union: IBM layoffs accelerating as employees ventSmiling Sam does it againIt seems to me that the government is overlooking one of the critical components of this economic meltdown - the offshoring of American jobs. IBM is one of the worst offenders in this regard. This one...
- Tags: Workforce management, Litigation, Financial accounting, Proskauer Rose, Madoff, IBM Corp., SEC, layoff
- Discussion threads 2009-03-26
- Who should Software Freedom sue on FAT32?
- Who should Software Freedom sue on FAT32?What did MS do wrong?They are not bound by the GPL. They are free to license their technology to anyone they want, under terms agreeable to both. (I assume there might be some Federal restrictions there, but I don't think we crossed that...
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, MS Just, FAT32, Microsoft Corp., Software Freedom Sue, GPL, MSFT, software
- Discussion threads 2009-03-07
- Microsoft: Litigate on FAT, and you'll be the next Unisys
- Microsoft: Litigate on FAT, and you'll be the next Unisysread my lipsM$ threts are worth $0.00, even if they succeed, which they will not.When the OS is free their claim is N X $0.00 = ZERO, NADA.RE: Microsoft: Litigate on FAT, and you'll be the next UnisysNice conspiracy there... Microsoft...
- Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Linux, FAT32, Unisys Corp., patent
- Discussion threads 2009-03-05
- With Tom Tom suit, is Microsoft going after Linux?
- With Tom Tom suit, is Microsoft going after Linux?Obviously, this IS about Linux. The FAT implementation is GPL, and part ofthe kernel. This is all about making Linux devices more expensive and creating fear around using Linux in devices. But, it could backfire if FAT patents are invalidated. Look for...
- Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Tom-Tom, patent, MICROSOFT GOING
- Discussion threads 2009-03-02
- Bang the TomTom slowly
- Bang the TomTom slowlyBang the TomTom slowly but surely"TomTom's use of the Linux kernel in its products, ..."The fact of the matter is, the "Linux Kernel" was mentioned by name.^o^Still, if we let MS keep threatening, and demanding cross licensingagreements for invalid patents, it helps validate invalid patents. One at...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, TomTom, Microsoft Corp., Tom-Tom, Linux
- Discussion threads 2009-02-27
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