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Kodak vs. Sun Java Trial Date Set

Posted by Hemos on from the stone-in-the-shoe dept.

sirshannon writes "CNET News.com.com.com.com is reporting that the Kodak vs. Sun trial date has been set for September 15. Kodak claims that Java infringes on 3 patents they hold and have been trying to "resolve" the issue for 4 years or so. More info here."

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  1. Kodak v. Sun by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Must be a case of overexposure.

    1. Re:Kodak v. Sun by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Must be a case of overexposure. So what you're saying is that Kodak is suing Sun because they forgot to use Flash... Oh shit. Macromedia's gonna get in on this too...

  2. Java! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    The term Java can refer to:

    * Java (island) - the main island of Indonesia
    * Java, Georgia - one of provinces of the Republic of Georgia
    * Java coffee - a variety of coffee plant which originated on the island
    * Java programming language - named after the coffee
    * JavaScript - A Java-like scripting language used in web pages.
    * Javanese language
    * Java (board game)
    * Java (chicken) - a breed of chicken

  3. This is outrageous by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    If it wasn't for the sun, Kodak would have only seen a shadow of its potential.

  4. Re:Great. by serano · · Score: 2, Funny

    Kodak is sinking and needs management change.

    Since they are adopting the SCO business model, they might consider Darl. I hear he might be on the market soon.

  5. Do companies... by Phidoux · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...in the USA ever take time off from their busy legal schedules to do business?

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  6. Litigating businesses by UrgleHoth · · Score: 2, Funny

    If SCO and Kodak merged to form a single litigation corporation would we then see Scodak?

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