Lokesh Bhog wrote:
> Microsoft claims that free and open-source software violates more than 230 of 
> its patents, according to a magazine report published Sunday. 
> In an interview with Fortune, Microsoft top lawyer Brad Smith alleges that 
> the Linux kernel violates 42 Microsoft patents, while its user interface and 
> other design elements infringe on a further 65. OpenOffice.org is accused of 
> infringing 45, along with 83 more in other free and open-source programs, 
> according to Fortune. 
> More info at http://news.zdnet.com/2100-3513_22-6183437.html
> 

This isnt really anything important - its the usual banter that has been 
carrying on for a long time. Nothing really specific to worry about there.

- KB

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