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Story: Patent directive 'could halt Linux development'

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Posted by: Paul Hands (Wednesday 2 March 2005, 12:24 PM)

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"There is no question that some of the open source software that is out there -- such as the Linux kernel itself -- has got patent violations in there. That is acknowledged. There is more danger that those potential violations will be litigated," said Malcolm.

There most certainly IS question. Since MSFT finded SCOXE's jihad against Linux, this FUD has come up again and again. 2 years into SCOXE's action not one iota of viloating code has been identified. This is a layer seeking to assure future income, by spreading FUD.

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