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Microsoft loses multiple patent rulings...
rtgwbmsr:
Quite a bad week for Microsoft.
Forced to pay 521 million to Eolas for plugin patent
http://news.com.com/2100-1012-5062409.html?tag=nl
Microsoft loses DRM patent ruling
http://news.com.com/2100-1025-1026595.html?tag=nl
Doctor V:
I really like seeing microsoft go down and all, but in this instance I think microsoft should have won. These software and business model patents are going out of control. I mean, they could probably sue apple for iTunes for this too. I want to see M$ get busted for their abuse of monopoly powers, not this kind of crap.
gump420:
quote:Originally posted by Doctor V: Gentoo Lunatic:
I really like seeing microsoft go down and all, but in this instance I think microsoft should have won. These software and business model patents are going out of control. I mean, they could probably sue apple for iTunes for this too. I want to see M$ get busted for their abuse of monopoly powers, not this kind of crap.
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On the other hand, I'd compare this to catching mob bosses for tax evasion. Sure, it'd be nice to get M$ for the crimes that really matter, but frankly, given our country's court systems, I find that to be more than a bit idyllic.
Personally, I don't care how they go down, as long as they go down.
Doctor V:
quote:Originally posted by maghor:
frankly, given our country's court systems, I find that to be more than a bit idyllic.
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I can agree with you there. But when choosing between the lesser of 2 evils between M$ and US style IP, I actually hold the opinion that M$ is the lesser evil.
Zombie9920:
Bleh, that 521 million $$$ isn't going to hurt BillyG. That is pocket change to him. I mean really, the guy has over 40 billion $$$ (well, around 39.5 Billion now since he had to pay 500 mil.).
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