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- Apple sues power adapter knockoff maker
- Gah!!!Our patent system is a mess. "I patent supplying 20V DC to your laptop!!! muwahahahahaha!!!!"If you follow the link...backwards about 5 times, you'll find the patent in question:[u]http://www.google.com/patents?id=h7cOAAAAEBAJ&printsec=abstract&zoom=4&source=gbs_overview_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q=&f=false[/u]It's a design patent, which covers the [i]look[/i] of the adaptor.Check this out, and see what you think:[u]http://www.informationweek.com/galleries/showImage.jhtml?galleryID=326&imageID=136&articleID=221901168[/u]I stand correctedOther stuff is still...
- Tags: Apple Inc., patent, design patent
- Discussion threads 2009-11-30
- Groklaw suggests Microsoft sue, do over authentication
- Are you in any way trying to legitimize patent trolling?You are well aware that what Microsoft is doing is what we all used to call patent trolling aren't you?My guess...Nothing will happen... this is just MS trying to protect UAC and runas from paten lawsuits.Besides MS would be idiot... well...
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, authentication, Groklaw, patent, Red Hat Inc., Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-13
- Did Microsoft copy Mac OS for Windows 7? Yes ... uh, wait ... no ...
- How do you like this....Microsoft has just patented "sudo":http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20091111094923390RE: Did Microsoft copy Mac OS for Windows 7? Yes ... uh, wait ... no ...Of course, Microsoft has been copying things from the Mac for years. Look at Windows and Mac OS from the very beginning... the Mac had a...
- Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, Sudo, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Mac OS
- Discussion threads 2009-11-12
- Copyright associations want enforcement for free
- The defender of status quo?What a tired old rant. Use technology and the law to enforce ill advised and ill gotten copyright protection.The internet has revolutionized mankind's ability to communicate and share knowledge and culture, and you want to put it under lock and key to deny mankind that benefit?How...
- Tags: Benefits, Federal government, Sales force management, Mickey Mouse, Internet
- Discussion threads 2009-11-05
- Mac ZFS is dead: RIP.
- fortunatelywhile zfs is cool, there are enough other file systems, so we users won't miss it muchHow about EXT4 and BTRFS?What do you think of EXT4 and it's destined successor, BTRFS?NTFSActualy has similar features to most of these but maybe its not implemented as well.Apple picks NetApp WAFL over...
- Tags: Storage, Mac ZFS, Actualy, Robin, Apple Macintosh, NetApp Inc., ZFS, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-10-26
- Watch Out for That Meteor, Stallman.
- Richard M. Stallman RMS the founder of the Free Software Foundation, has labeled prominent Open Source software developer Miguel De Icaza a "Traitor" for joining the Board of Directors of Microsoft's CodePlex Foundation as well as for his creation of the Microsoft .NET-compatible Mono software development...
- Tags: Ubuntu, Free Software Foundation, GNOME, Microsoft Corp., Richard Stallman, Miguel De Icaza, Mono Framework, Genie, Linux, Open Source, C#, Tools & Techniques, UNIX, .Net, Operating Systems, Software, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Management, Jason Perlow
- Blog posts 2009-09-22
- 6 dirty tricks from enterprise vendors
- GET it in WRITING!If it is NOT in the contract then you made your first mistake.Well said.Contracts & Paper Trails are more precious than gold when something goes Tango-Ultra on you.I dont agree with #5Well I do, but to further clarify, *most* vendors will support at least 1-2 major revisions...
- Tags: Content management, Collaboration, Groupware, Enterprise software, Enterprise resource planning (ERP), dirty trick, enterprise vendor, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-09-09
- News to know: Windows 7; Verizon; RightNow; Salesforce; Palm; HP
- 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. Ryan Naraine: Windows 7, Vista exposed to 'teardrop attack' Microsoft patches gaping Windows worm holes Firefox to run...
- Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Larry Dignan, Patent, Hewlett-Packard Co., Palm Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., Microsoft Corp., RightNow Technologies, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Microsoft Windows 7, Cable, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Telecommunications, Personal Technology
- Blog posts 2009-09-09
- Snow Leopard install fails? Find a flashlight!
- How would I react if this affected Windows?Come on all you Mac guys who can be found posting endless jabs on every Windows related story. Ask yourself how you would post if you needed a flashlight to install Windows and post that here!RE: Snow Leopard install fails? Find a flashlight!I...
- Tags: Operating systems, Snow Leopard, flashlight, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-09-03
- 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
- When will Microsoft admit the truth about software patents?
- HERETIC !My patent is better than you patent!What a waste of resources!I couldn't agree with you more.Now for the sharks in the suits .... what are they to do if they have to keep their Lexus more than 6 months?Duh!I simply do not understand the warped reasoning that would make...
- Tags: Tools & Techniques, Intellectual property, Microsoft Corp., Protecting intellectual property, patent, software, Donald Knuth, Newton, software patent
- Discussion threads 2009-08-13
- (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
- Google goes after Windows with launch of Chrome OS
- Google goes after Windows with launch of Chrome OSCue everybody complaining about privacy in 3.. 2.. 1.. [nt]ntPoor old MSIt was only a matter of time until Google went after the monopolist profits MS makes with their poor windows.RE: Google goes after Windows with launch of Chrome OSToo bad Nelie...
- Tags: Operating systems, Web browsers, Now Let, Microsoft Windows, tech world, Google Inc., operating system, Chrome, Chrome OS, Linux
- Discussion threads 2009-07-08
- News to know: Nokia; Salesforce; Mozilla; Google; 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. Sam Diaz: Salesforce opens Sites; offers free version to help push cloud adoption Dion Hinchcliffe: Cloud computing and open source face-off...
- Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Google Inc., Facebook, Larry Dignan, Nokia Corp., Flaw, Palm Inc., Mozilla Corp., Keyboards, Cloud Computing, Hardware, Peripherals
- Blog posts 2009-06-15
- News to know: Bing, Twitter, Kindle, E3, Red Hat, Istanbul
- 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: Bing is live: Nice first impression; Will Bing boost Cashback? Bing's real return: A catalyst to a...
- Tags: Larry Dignan, Red Hat Inc., Andrew Nusca, Microsoft Corp., Twitter, Sam Diaz, Engineering, Game Players, Sales Strategy, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Sales, Hardware, Networking
- Blog posts 2009-06-02
- News to know: Google; Facebook; HP battery recall
- 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. Ryan Naraine: Apple eliminates CanSecWest Pwn2Own flaws Larry Dignan: Cloudy day: Google falters; Packets lost in key cities Sam Diaz: Google outage...
- Tags: Google Inc., Facebook, Larry Dignan, Hewlett-Packard Co., Battery, Twitter, Engineering, Wireless And Mobility
- Blog posts 2009-05-15
- Gauging the return on R&D: Do tech giants spend too much?
- Tech giants are spending heavily on research and development, but it's difficult to follow the bouncing return on investment ball. The research and development return topic was brought up by my ZDNet UK colleague Rupert Goodwins earlier this week. Rupert went on a tour of Microsoft Research...
- Tags: R&D, Microsoft Corp., Intel Corp., IEEE Spectrum, Research & Development, Business Operations, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-05-14
- Microsoft to issue bonds: Will it go shopping?
- Microsoft to issue bonds: Will it go shopping?more likelyM$ has run out of cash and is going belly up.Ballmer is just trying to prolong the life of the beast before this new Enron will be exposed.It is to pay for this.http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1137267/eu-software-makers-responsible-codeSoftware finally to be held accountable. This will be costly...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, NoAxe, Microsoft Corp., Linux, bond, General Motors Corp., Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-05-11
- 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
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