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Microsoft, Linux and Patents
AP Lawrence ^ | 04/05/2006 | AP Lawrence?

Posted on 04/05/2006 8:39:22 AM PDT by luthers_inkwell

At http://www.no-lobbyists-as-such.com/florian-mueller-blog/ballmer-linux/ we're reminded that Microsoft wants Linux dead. Ballmer is once again making noise about patents.

Unfortunately, Microsoft likely does have patents it could use against Linux. IBM can probably be replied upon to fight back on the side of Linux with its own patents - supposedly they've called Microsoft patent bluffs in the past just by pointing out that they also have stacks of patents and idle lawyers ready to look for violations by Windows code. However, Microsoft might now be willing to risk the battle.

Microsoft is not in a happy place right now. Vista is delayed, and both Apple and Linux are gnawing at its toes. The increasing interest in virtualization and particularly in package/OS bundling like VMware Player is a bumpy road for Microsoft because of OS licensing. Microsoft doesn't want its OS sales pirated, but it doesn't want to miss out on that market either. Linux apps can be shipped with a free OS; Microsoft apps cannot.

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TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: 01digital; 02deconstructionists; 40yroldvirgin; bestofgoldeneagle; copyleftists; cybercommunists; ethernetegalitarian; linux; microsoft; modemmaoists; modemmarxists; tech; unixutilitarian; vmware; worstofgoldeniggle
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To: zeugma
Yep. Gotta agree here!
301 posted on 04/06/2006 7:08:31 PM PDT by rzeznikj at stout (This Space For Rent. Call 555-1212 for more info.)
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To: FLAMING DEATH
Where did I say that? Thread and post number? Oh, that's right. You don't have one, as usual.

More proof you're a fraud, LOL. I already showed you twice, which is why you've been hiding all day.

The GPL does not require you to release your modified version. You are free to make modifications and use them privately, without ever releasing them.

Do you have to distribute the source code if you don't distribute the Linux OS itself? Nope, you don't. That's the truth, and that's exactly what I posted in the first post.

Yep, that's the ole flaming dude from hell himself, trying to cover up those free technology transfers any way he can - in other words by lying.

302 posted on 04/06/2006 7:08:38 PM PDT by Golden Eagle
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To: zeugma
Do you not understand that he gave money to the U.N

Who are you even talking about? They gave money to the U.N. well at least they AREN'T the U.N.

303 posted on 04/06/2006 7:10:40 PM PDT by Golden Eagle
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To: zeugma

United Nations Backs Open Source With New Agency

http://www.internetnews.com/dev-news/article.php/3400071


304 posted on 04/06/2006 7:13:43 PM PDT by Golden Eagle
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To: Golden Eagle
Ran into

***copyleftists***



all over the place, did ya?


LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

305 posted on 04/06/2006 7:15:30 PM PDT by rzeznikj at stout (This Space For Rent. Call 555-1212 for more info.)
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To: Golden Eagle

Yep. That's exactly what I said.

Notice those don't contain the words, "Concurrent isn't distributing it's distro." Just answering your question. They don't have to reveal their source code, provided they meet some conditions. I didn't say that they'd met those conditions.

You DO have a crush on me, don't you? C'mon...admit it.


306 posted on 04/06/2006 7:16:47 PM PDT by FLAMING DEATH
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To: FLAMING DEATH
I really don't think I need to argue with you anymore here. I'm just gonna sit back and watch you continue your trip off the deep end..

Another flaming lie.

307 posted on 04/06/2006 7:17:56 PM PDT by Golden Eagle
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To: Golden Eagle

;)


308 posted on 04/06/2006 7:20:04 PM PDT by FLAMING DEATH
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To: Golden Eagle
Another flaming lie.

Yeah by those damned

***copyleftists***

LOL!!!!!!!

309 posted on 04/06/2006 7:22:18 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (FREE PAUL_DENTON!!!!!)
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To: All
Geez, those

***copyleftists***



are really pushing you off the cliff!!


LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

310 posted on 04/06/2006 7:23:29 PM PDT by rzeznikj at stout (This Space For Rent. Call 555-1212 for more info.)
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To: MikefromOhio

tee hee!


311 posted on 04/06/2006 7:23:43 PM PDT by FLAMING DEATH
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To: FLAMING DEATH

Those were your claims that Concurrent didn't have to give up their source code because they weren't disributing it, when the thread was a copy of their press release announcing it! Just another failed attempt at covering up the Chicom transfers, go ahead and dare me to link it again LMAO!


312 posted on 04/06/2006 7:23:45 PM PDT by Golden Eagle
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To: rzeznikj at stout

Ha ha! You guys are too much!


313 posted on 04/06/2006 7:24:18 PM PDT by FLAMING DEATH
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To: FLAMING DEATH

LOL


314 posted on 04/06/2006 7:24:21 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (FREE PAUL_DENTON!!!!!)
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To: Golden Eagle

Bless your little heart.


315 posted on 04/06/2006 7:24:48 PM PDT by FLAMING DEATH
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To: FLAMING DEATH
tee hee!

FLAMING DEATH reduced to tweety bird...

316 posted on 04/06/2006 7:25:28 PM PDT by Golden Eagle
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To: Golden Eagle
Why won't those damn

***copyleftists***



let me off the hook??


LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

317 posted on 04/06/2006 7:28:02 PM PDT by rzeznikj at stout (This Space For Rent. Call 555-1212 for more info.)
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To: rzeznikj at stout
pushing you off the cliff!!

Son, you're already off the cliff. Are you skipping your homework tonight for this? Your Dad's going to be upset, he's probably paying a lot for your education, and look how you're blowing it. Imagine if he saw you now. Of course, that's not "a shot at your family", that's concern for them.

318 posted on 04/06/2006 7:28:29 PM PDT by Golden Eagle
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To: FLAMING DEATH
Just another day 'in the office' ;)
319 posted on 04/06/2006 7:28:51 PM PDT by rzeznikj at stout (This Space For Rent. Call 555-1212 for more info.)
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To: MikefromOhio; Golden Eagle; zeugma

"tweety bird"

See? Here come the pet names. I swear, GE has a crush on me!


320 posted on 04/06/2006 7:29:20 PM PDT by FLAMING DEATH
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