[John Valentine]

Yep, and can you say with CERTAINTY that you are not in violation of ANY law or regulation on the books?

Probably not, and that’s exactly the uncertainty that Torvalds has. And its why indictments have to state with quite a bit of specificity what a person did, what the law was that was broken, and how the actions alleged consitituted a violation of the stated law.

And it why Microsoft ought to do exactly the same thing with its patent claims. Otherwise it is nothing but gaseous emissions.

[Psycho_Bunny]

I've always assumed he was something of a jerk. Think about it...what would your opinion be of "Bildows"? I generally stopped calling it "Linux" a few years ago. I either call it the build or Xnux because when I stopped and thought about how stupid "Linux" is, I just couldn't say it anymore.

Being a jerk aside, he has done stellar work.

[N3WBI3]

And it why Microsoft ought to do exactly the same thing with its patent claims. Otherwise it is nothing but gaseous emissions.

Can anyone with a legal background answer this question? Does MS *have to* try and mitigate the damage being done by any infringement?