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Microsoft, Sue Me First

Posted by kdawson on from the no-meee dept.

corigo writes "Supporters of free and open source solutions have thrown down the gauntlet at Microsoft's feet. Christian Einfeldt of Digital Tipping Point says 'Sue Me First,' and he's not alone. More and more people are signing up and challenging Microsoft to put their lawyers where their mouth is. The open source community is far from running scared. Will Microsoft step up to the plate, or are they just continuing a scare campaign with no real ability to leverage the patents they claim open source is infringing?"

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  1. Why is that flamebait? by Travoltus · · Score: 0, Redundant

    What he said was true.

    The RIAA does it all the time.

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  2. Re:Does this "challenge" have any legal significan by Chmcginn · · Score: 0, Redundant

    That's actually just more specific, not really more accurate. His original post was complete true, but it left no indication as to the relation between copyright & trademark.

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  3. Re:Do not want! by uofitorn · · Score: 0, Redundant

    At least this way, Linux is trying to head the FUD off at the pass, before real damage can be done.

    Who is this Linux fellow and where can I meet him?

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