R.S. wrote:
Mark Zelden pisze:
[...]
I don't have a stake either way, but if I were rooting for Neon and they
won this battle, IBM would still be free to change the licensing
rules or
not charge less for special engines, or they could just change the code
and break zPrime for Neon. So the only benefit seems to be
temporary for
anyone using the software. Long term, it could hurt everyone else.
Another scenario: Neon wins, IBM tries to break zPrime and is sued for
trust practices. Then LOSES anti-trust trial and is obliged to keep
zPrime working. Effect: everyone can lower his HW and SW bills.
Don't hold your breath on that one.
As IBM proved during its long antitrust litigation a few years ago, a
very effective strategy is this: each time you are confronted with a
particularly able attorney, HIRE HIM!
Money talks, BS walks.
Rick
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