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SCO to cap legal expenses

SCO to cap legal expensesIs it really worth it?Do they really think it's worth it to keep fighting this battle? They're only slowing down the inevitable. They're not going to win.Something wrong with their math...Let's see, $43 million minus $31 million for the lawyers equals $12 million, but they lost...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, BayStar, lawsuit strategy, SCO Group Inc., Darl

Discussion threads 2004-08-31

McBride outlines SCO's lawsuit strategy

McBride outlines SCO's lawsuit strategySCO Group CEO Darl McBride sits down Face to Face with ZDNet Editor in Chief Dan Farber at Sand Hill Group's Software 2004 conference in San Francisco. McBride spoke openly about the ongoing battle over SCO's Unix intellectual property and provided some background on the new...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, SCO Group Inc., lawsuit strategy, Darl McBride

Videos 2004-03-03

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News to know: Apple; Alex; Microhoo; Droid; FCC

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. Sam Diaz: Another strong quarter for Apple; credit strong iPhone, Mac sales Jason D. O'Grady: Apple announces most profitable...

Tags: FCC, Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Advertisement, Information Technology, Dana Blankenhorn, Mary Jo Foley, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, E-books, Federal Government, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Government, Web Services, Enterprise Software

Blog posts 2009-10-20

Mozilla blocks dangerous MS .NET Firefox add-on

RE: Mozilla blocks dangerous MS .NET Firefox add-onIf it had to be blacklisted or not I really don't care now. Implementing code without end user permission is enough reason. We all know MS ways so I am glad Mozilla people used this way and hope they keep doing it in...

Tags: Web browsers, .NET, Linux Distro, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Corp., MS .NET Firefox add-on, MS .NET, vunerability, plug-in

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

AMD antitrust response: Ruling will unseat Intel

AMD antitrust response: Ruling will unseat Intel I hope this doesn't create another price war.Intel was doing so well with lower pricing to stay competative with AMD.Inhell just tried to immitate M$It it was not for M$ probably Inhell would not have gotten so evil and greedy.Lots of ...

Tags: Corporate law, AMD CPUS, antitrust, Intel Corp., Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-05-13

Are Amazon and Real one-upping Apple?

Twice this week, I've engaged in conversations about Apple missing the boat on potentially sweet markets that would have fit right into its iTunes growth strategy. The first conversation came after the release of the Kindle-DX, which apparently has a pretty healthy legion of fans who are...

Tags: Apple Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Apple TV, Apple iTunes, DVD, E-books, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-05-08

How much legal trouble is Cisco in against the FSF?

How much legal trouble is Cisco in against the FSF?damm that open source creeping!I guess this means that cisco doesnt employ strict version control and monitor what goes into their products?I guess that would mean they make good products but dont actually know whats in them and therefore could be...

Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., open source, open source license, Free Software Foundation

Discussion threads 2009-04-07

AMD's new dawn: 'Tickled pink' about GlobalFoundries deal; Challenges remain

AMD has closed the spin-off of its manufacturing assets, received a much needed cash injection, created product lineup that is competitive and set course for a more focused future. These moves, however, come amid a sharp decline in PC and server demand. Where is AMD headed? For...

Tags: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., GlobalFoundries, Nehalem, Manufacturing, Litigation, Business Operations, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-03-09

OIN: Microsoft lawsuit won't slow Linux's lead in mobile market

Microsoft's lawsuit against TomTom is aimed at Linux but it won't deter the open source operating system's success in the mobile device market, said Open Invention Network's CEO. Open Invention Network CEO Keith Bergelt doesn't buy Microsoft's contention that the lawsuit, filed last week, is not targeting...

Tags: Lawsuit, Mobile, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Paula Rooney

Blog posts 2009-03-02

News to know: Amazon; Windows 7 beta; Ozzie; Facebook

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. Ed Bott: Five things every Windows beta tester should know Zack Whittaker: Students and the Windows 7 release candidate Larry Dignan: Kindlenomics: Keep...

Tags: Facebook, Microsoft Windows 7, TomTom, Online Photo, Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp., Beta, Brittany, Linux, Ultrawideband (UWB), Microsoft Windows, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Wireless And Mobility, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-03-02

Apple threatens Palm over Pre

Apple threatens Palm over PrePalm says "BRING IT ON!"The Pre looks NOTHING like the iPhone. Apple would make more from court cases on iPhone clones.the Apple is rotten insidethis is a stark contrast with the image Apple projects to the consummer.These threats are no different then the IP FUD...

Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, warning sign, Companies, Apple Inc., Palm Inc., Pre

Discussion threads 2009-01-23

Would Apple sue Palm over Pre IP?

Would Apple sue Palm over Pre IP?Would be pathetic to do soThat would be low from even Apple to do so though this wouldn't surprise me. However this could show that Palm is the first to really worry Apple Smartphone wise. It could be interesting to see if Palm will...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Cellular phones, Network technology, Handhelds, emperor, Apple Inc., Pre IP, Palm Inc., Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-01-22

Should open source boycott Cisco's contest?

Should open source boycott Cisco's contest?Its open source!If it is open source code, why shouldn't a company try to use it and integrate it into their solutions? A contest like this is perfect for a company to be paid for their open source applications and try to get their...

Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., open source, boycott

Discussion threads 2009-01-07

News to know: Macworld, CES preview, Windows 7

Macworld Coverage: Photos: Jobs fill-in touts media, MacBook updates Jason D. O'Grady: Live: Philip Schiller keynote at Macworld 2009 Sam Diaz: Apple's final Macworld: Schiller delivers but announcements disappoint Apple expands DRM-free music selection [video] Apple reveals...

Tags: Larry Dignan, Microsoft Windows 7, Digital-rights Management, Dana Blankenhorn, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Matthew Miller, Macworld, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Notebooks, Microsoft Windows, Data Centers, Digital Media, Security, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Operating Systems, Software, Storage, Data Management, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-01-07

How much governing power do online supporters give Obama?

How much governing power do online supporters give Obama?He'll figure it out...The first time Obama wants constituents to push Congressional support for a bill he and we are going to find just how effective his online support is.Depends on his continuing popularityRonald Reagan was able to go over the heads...

Tags: Obama, online supporter

Discussion threads 2008-12-30

Free Software Foundation calls Cisco a leech, in court

Free Software Foundation calls Cisco a leech, in courtDavid RavicherSurely, you mean Dan Ravicher? Unless he has a secret brother whom he's hired to work with him at SFLC.This is a test case ...Cisco understands the ramifications of what they're doing. There have been numerous rumors that Cisco plans to...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Katzer, GPL, Cisco Systems Inc., Free Software Foundation

Discussion threads 2008-12-12

Microsoft: The top 5 risks; Will it cut 2009 outlook as PC market stumbles?

Microsoft: The top 5 risks; Will it cut 2009 outlook as PC market stumbles?Hmmm... Agree in poart, not others.Over all sales are going to drop, no way the entire world can be in this situation without it hurting MS too. As far as online, I don;t think its...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Strategy, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, PC

Discussion threads 2008-12-11

Some seriously good advice from "Narg"

Some seriously good advice from "Narg"A compromise?How about a terminal near the employee entrance that is hooked up to a computerized time-clock? We use timeclock application in Sharepoint that would work fine, and get over the whole issue without having something that can't be tracked electronically as easily.RE: Some seriously...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Java, Murph, Microsoft Windows Vista, good advice, Narg, card

Discussion threads 2008-11-30

Microsoft kills OneCare, replaces it with freebie 'Morro'

Microsoft kills OneCare, replaces it with freebie 'Morro'If only.............MS could do this with Vista you described it perfectly and adjust their home OS licences to cover multiple PCs ;)"Whole exercise trimmed security fat, covered multiple PCs "I second that statement.Amen (n/t)n/tI agreeWhile onecare live did have it's up and...

Tags: OneCare, Microsoft Corp., Morro, Microsoft kills OneCare, Microsoft Kills, multiple-PC, freebie, security, Symantec Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-11-18

Speculation on Papermaster's "huh?": IBM, Apple, and Freescale

Speculation on Papermaster's "huh?": IBM, Apple, and FreescalePaul-the-pseudonym is probably rightFor a long time, Apple has been managing its supply chain as a lean, JIT organization with a good deal of outsourcing. Their strategy: We are the best at design, let's increasingly move manufacturing and integration to subcontractors willing to...

Tags: Processors, Apple Inc., IBM Corp., PPC

Discussion threads 2008-11-04