"Doug Mentohl" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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amicus_curious wrote:
In Microsoft's case against Tom-Tom, there are a bunch of patents that
don't have anything to do with Linux involved as well as the FAT filename
patents ..
What effect on the case would it be if Tom-Tom eliminated all proprietary
software and used a purely GPL solution?
All of the previously shipped Tom-Tom units would have to be recalled or
else Tom-Tom would have to pay for a license for them.
What third party software is at issue here?
I don't know that there is any.
Why isn't MS going after these third parties?
You need to be more explicit.
What effect on MSs entire patent portfolio would it be if MS lost this
case?
It could encourage other companies to dispute patents held by Microsoft, but
that is always the case.
"If your company is being victimized by any entity seeking to assert its
patent portfolio against Linux, please contact us so that we can aid you
in your battle with these dark forces"
http://openinventionnetwork.com/linux911contact.php
Have they ever helped anyone in the past?
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