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Microsoft Nailed by Software Patent
An anonymous reader writes "It was just announced that Microsoft lost the case where it was accused of violating Eolas' patent on embedded applications in the Internet Explorer browser. They have been fined $521 million in damages."
Looks like they need to hire Developers that actually Develop, instead of infringe.
Time to get rid of them. Period. These cases get more and more ridiculous every week. Whatever happened to making money by doing something? I guess it's much easier to "invent" a half-assed technology, patent it, and then sit around and wait for someone to do something similar.
Fuck these patents, and fuck all these damn IP laywers too.
I won't have to pay $699 to use my browser. Or $32 to use it on my Pocket PC.
I hope the Feds nail his Nordic ass to the wall.
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! yes... that's bloody brilliant... take that Microshaft, bastards...
I hope MS wins on appeal. It's never good to let people with software patents successfully sue other people. Which is why I hope that even in the SCO/IBM case, IBM cannot use its patents successfully.
Best. Comment. Ever. Enjoy!
Don't believe any of that bunk. All those arguements are completely debunked here.
The judgment against Microsoft shows the effectiveness of the patent system. Will Slashdot fanatics try to understand the real benefits of patents now?