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TomTom, Microsoft settle: Who caved?

TomTom, Microsoft settle: Who caved?It almost seems like TomTom was expecting this... as fast as they reacted.. seems like they had a contingency plan. I imagine they also wanted to ensure their stock didnt crumble.Its interesting how fast MS agreed though. Maybe it wasnt that big of a...

Tags: TomTom, Microsoft Corp., patent

Discussion threads 2009-03-30

TomTom chooses a moderate limited hang out route

TomTom chooses a moderate limited hang out routeM$ must pay for IPTomTom can not do a cross license with M$, unless M$ cover all Linux distros.We know that M$ patents are worthless, so M$ should pay now for the IP stolen from TomTom.TomTom must pay for IPMicrosoft can not do...

Tags: Tom-Tom, TomTom, Microsoft Corp., patent

Discussion threads 2009-03-20

Open source patent law panhandling

Open source patent law panhandlingthen someone should help thenIBM should step up and provide aid just the step up to MS ..you Wanna war punk ill give you one and push it until the case is done prove it one and for all .... prepare the way...

Tags: Operating systems, Tom-Tom, Microsoft Corp., TomTom, Linux, SCO Group Inc., patent, Octoshaft, open source

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

Linux Foundation ready to fight Microsoft if TomTom lawsuit involves Linux kernel

Linux Foundation ready to fight Microsoft if TomTom lawsuit involves Linux kernelA mixed barrel of fish.There are so many threads in this mess that one can look at almost anything. But some things come out loud and clear:1. We are in a post-Bilski situation......software patents (which seem to be at...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Linux kernel, Tom-Tom, TomTom, patent

Discussion threads 2009-02-27