Xaero_Vincent wrote:
PaoloM wrote:
Xaero_Vincent wrote:
PaoloM wrote: Anybody noticed that this is the first time that there is an official position from Microsoft about stating that there are patent violations in Linux?
We already know that. Most of the patents belong to IBM, who have pledged not to sue Linux developers and companies unless they need to protect themselves by law.
Open-source companies sometimes buy patents Linux and/or other components allegedly are infringing upon.
Regards,
Vincent
Sorry, I wasn't that clear apparently. Please read the final part as "there are Microsoft-owned patents violations in Linux".
Yes, about thirty patents or so.
The kernel and FUSE NTFS drivers being one of them.
I've also read somewhere that Microsoft allegedly infridges on some IBM patents and that a lawsuit against Linux and open-source could signal a counter-suit from IBM.
Regards,
Vincent
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