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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?"

3 of 257 comments (clear)

  1. Let's all sue each other now! by bigtallmofo · · Score: 5, Funny

    Everyone buddy up and sue each other now! Microsoft will have to defend us against ourselves.

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    I'm a big tall mofo.
  2. Best Defense by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Microsoft's going to defend me when I get sued for IP violations? Wow, that's great!

    Now all I need is a legitimate copy of Windows.

  3. Good news! by budhaboy · · Score: 4, Funny
    I have decided to indemnify each and every person on the planet from damages resulting from this bottle of vitamins sitting on my desk.

    Not only am I indemnifying you from damages from the bottle, but also the contents!

    You may now all pay homage to me as your God.