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MS Indemnifies Customers Against IP Threats

Posted by timothy on from the we-guarantee-this-avacado-won't-eat-your-baby dept.

bigtallmofo writes "Microsoft announced today that it will indemnify nearly all its customers against claims that their use of Microsoft software infringed on any intellectual property rights. The only exception will be for embedded versions of Windows, since vendors are able to modify the source code. Is Microsoft opening itself to defending thousands of lawsuits against their customers?"

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  1. Lets See The Source Code by webzombie · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    OK, I've had enough of MS, Ballmer and company spouting off about protecting their customers against IP litigation, etc.

    Lets end the bullshit now and have someone like IBM suit MS for patent violations and force MS to open up their source like Linux can to absolutely prove they do not violate anyone's IP.

    Sure like Windows code is absolutely pure! It may be proprietary but that doesn't mean its pure... until ya prove Billie and SteveO!

    Developers, developers **SMACK** Ahhh shut up!