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IP firm sued, settled with Novell on different patent in August

IP firm sued, settled with Novell on different patent in AugustWe know what this will do ...This is going to offshore development to other countries that have a more friendly approach to the issues of patents and software. Look for more stagnation in the United States since only well funded...

Tags: IP company, Novell Inc., patent, IP

Discussion threads 2007-10-18

The state of play in patent reform

The state of play in patent reformMore from the frontMedical device makers, represented by AdvaMed, are also against the current patent reform effort. One paid for a full-page ad in the NY Times detailing their "concerns."Techdirt fisked ithttp://techdirt.com/articles/20071010/183753.shtmlNo friends.This is a good observation:"Because this is an issue between industries you...

Tags: Eolas Technologies Inc., ideology, IP, IP Innovation, Nothing, patent

Discussion threads 2007-10-13

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Apple's "force fed ads" patent more likely related to content, not hardware

Perhaps neitherHopefully you are right and they'll use this process to allow customers to earn free content. Unfortunatley I see this as being a way for Apple to increase its warchest by forcing its followers to view ads. Perhaps it'll be a blend - view enough ads to put $10...

Tags: hardware, O'Grady, advertisement, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

My Top Scary Technology Trends

The Most Terrifying:Google.Kills good companies by handing out "freebies". VERY scary.Machines replacing humansI thought they were tools to enhance our experience on earth.The worst is when customer is an AI telephone. "I'm sorry, could you repeat your last phrase. I did not understand". I thought the buttons were bad enough.RE:...

Tags: cloud computing, Storage management, Google Inc., hardware, virtualization

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

The chief value of open source

Custom code solutions...It's great you can see the code, but for companies I disagree that is a "value".What SMB has the resources to comb through thousands of lines of code to assure reliability and security? Even if they do manage to find a bug, are they going to fork...

Tags: open source, software

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Nokia frustrated by iPhone US success? Sues Apple over wireless patents

Yes, Nokia has to be frustrated, but, they should put their efforts into anAndroid phone and forget the patent lawsuits. Patents...If Apple didn't get an agreement to use Nokia's IP, then Apple should face a court of law and be held to account.Considering all the other phone makers realize this...

Tags: Cellular phones, Apple iPhone, wireless, Nokia Corp., Apple Inc., patent, GSM

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

News to know: Intel; Microsoft; Cisco; Google Voice; Postini; Nokia

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. Larry Dignan: Intel: Solid third quarter; Sees brighter prospects ahead Sam Diaz: Analysts interested in Intel's 2010, not just...

Tags: Google Inc., Postini Corp., Larry Dignan, Nokia Corp., Voice, Camcorder, Microsoft Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Sam Diaz, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, 3G, Data Centers, Wiki, Operating Systems, Software, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Online Communications

Blog posts 2009-10-14

The 10 biggest moments in IT history

Missing: Tim Berners-Lee?The Mouse, and the GUI ...... without the invention of the mouse or the GUI/WYSIWYG there would not be as many users as there are today, and I would hazard a guess that it would be restricted to business applications like accounting, and Data Analysis.LudoRE: The 10...

Tags: Mice, Strategy, Operating systems, GUI, PARC User Interface, mouse, Microsoft Corp., IT History, Xerox PARC, operating system, IBM Corp., information technology

Discussion threads 2009-09-21

The Adobe-Omniture deal: Does it make sense?

Adobe & Omniture makes senseOmniture currently have components for Adobe's Dreamweaver and Flash, to integrate analytics into web content and last time I used them, they really weren't that great. I imagine in Adobe's CS5 this integration will be very seamless, which will encourage Adobe's users to use Omniture over...

Tags: Financial Planning, Adobe Systems Inc., Omniture Inc., analytics

Discussion threads 2009-09-16

Will Microsoft always be seen as open source Astroturf?

Long ago......people gave up any semblance of being able to separate the message from the messenger. We saw it with the anti-Bush tirades, we see it now with the anti-Obama (and the anti-anti-Obama) tirades, as we see it in the anti-Microsoft tirades. Microsoft could announce that the sun was going...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., publically-traded company, open source

Discussion threads 2009-09-11

Word saved? Microsoft gets stay of injunction in i4i patent battle

M$ bribed againIts dirty cash is destroying the fabric of justice and America.This kind of misscarige of justice would not have been possible if the gouverment was run by conservatives.Uh......... NoI think you need to go back and re-read the history of the case.MS clinging to hold on...You can only...

Tags: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Corp., I4i, Microsoft Windows NT, software patent, software

Discussion threads 2009-09-04

Innovation Network Lecture Series: The Journey Towards the Converged Data Center - Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and ISCSI

For decades, the IT industry has tried out a number of technologies, looking for one that can provide a single network that could accommodate all traffic needs. Ethernet has long been considered a top contender, but only now with the development of 10 Gb Ethernet, is there real opportunity for...

Tags: Innovation, iSCSI, Data Center, Fibre Channel, Network, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Storage, Ip storage, Ethernet, Data Centers, Network Technology, Networking, Hardware, Data Management

Webcasts 2009-09-02

Open source file-system vendor signs patent deal with Microsoft

All these patent deals that linux vendors are signing with Microsoft, there must be something that Microsoft has going for it. Poor TomTom, wasn't smart enough to do this and keep themselves out of trouble.RE: Open source file-system vendor signs patent deal with MicrosoftAnother one bites the dust! ...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, open source, Microsoft Corp., GPL, Tuxera, software, Linux, patent, patent deal

Discussion threads 2009-08-26

FCC to vote on wireless industry competition inquiry; Watch out Verizon and AT&T

How does the current setup stiffle innovation?Is the fcc indicating that they feel phones are not as advanced as they should be, or that wireless networks are not as innovative as they chould be?The current setup prevents consumers from ....1. Choosing the device they want2. Using it with...

Tags: 3G, Federal government, Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, Asian Governments, bureaucrat, Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., FCC, phone

Discussion threads 2009-08-21

DOJ gives blessing to Oracle-Sun, awaiting EC approval

Yeah but...Sure wish they'd fire McNealy & Schwartz, then it would make it all worthwhile.Michael Murdock, CEOWell I never liked Oracle anyway......good way for Oracle to shoot itself in the foot. :)Did you know that large snakes can misjudge prey and try to eat something too big? Then they literally...

Tags: Linux, Processors, UNIX, Operating systems, Microsoft development tools, U.S. Department of Justice, Sun Microsystems Inc., Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-20

Zune HD release date and Apple iPod announcement uncomfortably close to each other

Seriously?I don't think this is such a bad idea. What if, and this is a big what if, Microsoft announced something more than just the Zune HD? Am I the only one that finds it odd that Microsoft is so open with releasing information about this thing? We practically know...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple Inc., Apple iPod, Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, Microsoft Corp., camera, convergence, convergence device

Discussion threads 2009-08-13

ViSoPlus 2.0 (Windows)

VisoPlus born from the innovation in technology by the TVCC experience of Microfoum. Thanks to this innovative software is possible to monitoring home, office, your children with your mobile phone and your webcam. Simply install the software on notebook or PC, connect the web cam and Viso is ready to...

Tags: Phone, Router, Monitoring, Cell Phone, Microsoft Windows, Microforum, ViSoPlus 2.0, Internet, Routers & Switches, PDAs, Network Technology, Cellular Phones, Networking, Handhelds, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-08-12

Microsoft still pushing a standards tax

You make an assumption that is not true"If a standard includes ?IP restrictions? of any sort, especially royalties no matter how reasonable or necessary you consider them you?re imposing a tax on all users for your invention."Excuse me? Take for example Flash. Do they not license On2's proprietary "IP restricted"...

Tags: patent, Microsoft Corp., tax

Discussion threads 2009-08-10

Microsoft decides not to push Windows 7E on Europe, after all

Microsoft decides not to push Windows 7E on Europe, after allI have doubts"Is there anyone who still doubts that Microsoft?s 7E plan was a stroke of diabolical genius, and designed to force the Commission?s hand ? and had nothing to do with Microsoft wanting to do the ?right? thing?" ...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows, Opera Software ASA, Web browser, Web Standard, Web Standards, Windows 7E

Discussion threads 2009-08-03

Could open source have built Silicon Valley?

Could open source have built Silicon Valley?Silicone Valley?Isn't "Silicone Valley" down in Orange County, where all the plastic surgeons are? ;)By your own admission, it's Constitutional.I think Silicone valley would exist only they would be a lot poorer for it. The turnover rate for companies would be higher. We also...

Tags: patent, Silicone Valley, software, open source

Discussion threads 2009-07-27