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TomTom pays Microsoft and settles patent-infringement dispute

TomTom pays Microsoft and settles patent-infringement disputeRE: TomTom pays Microsoft and settles patent-infringement disputeAnd the winner is Microsoft just like we all predicted. I still won't be buying any TomTom products due to their actions. Obviously there is something to the Microsoft patents and the linux vendors who did the...

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

Discussion threads 2009-03-30

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

Microsoft's secret plan behind the TomTom suit?

Microsoft's secret plan behind the TomTom suit?Well, maybe it is time to draw a line in the sand. Maybe this is a good onefor SFLC, IBM, and other to get involved with. TomTom can not fight it alone, they will just have to switch to WinCE.not so secretM$ hopes that...

Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, TomTom, Microsoft Corp., secret plan

Discussion threads 2009-03-05

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

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

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