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Story: Microsoft: Open source violates 235 patents

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Posted by: Moley (Monday 14 May 2007, 11:14 PM)

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Don't Tempt Providence

A leopard doesn't change its spots and I'm told not to get hold of a tiger by its tail.

Notwithstanding that, I think the extent, nature and use of patents granted for software is a absolute disgrace.

Of course with M$, there's always the pot and the kettle.

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Now is the time to start taking this danger VERY seriously. This is big and very nasty business in action. The objective seems absolutely clear. Destroy GPL and 'steal' all the technology. An activity with plenty of precedence.

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