Actiontrip is reporting on a lawsuit that Microsoft plans on filing against Linux for violating over 230 patents:
Microsoft's top lawyer reveals the company's plan to sue Linux out of the market for snatching its patents. According to a Q&A, conducted by Fortune magazine, Brad Smith claims that "free and open-source software violates more than 230 of Microsoft's patents. The Linux kernel violates 42 Microsoft patents, while its user interface and other design elements infringe on a further 65."
He added: "Open Office.org is accused of infringing 45, along with 83 more in other free and open-source programs."
Wow, it looks like Linux is fucked!
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