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Microsoft Claims Patent On Elements of Embedded Linux?

Preedit writes "An InformationWeek story points out a recent deal between Microsoft and Japanese printer maker Kyocera Mita. Under the agreement, Kyocera obtained from Microsoft a license to patents used in 'certain Linux-based embedded technologies.' The question the author asks is why Kyocera needs a patent license from Microsoft to develop its embedded Linux products."

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  1. unprecedented evile claims populaton/planet by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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  2. speaking of kyocera... by darjen · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    My first cell phone was made by them. I got it free with a contract, and it practically fell apart before the term was even over. Not even embedded Linux could convince me to get another product from them...