Microsoft Loses Appeal of "Vista-Capable" Lawsuit

bfwebster writes "Microsoft has lost its appeal to remove class-action status for the 'Vista Capable' lawsuit that has already resulted in some embarrassing internal e-mails being released publicly. As Computerworld reports, in its appeal to the US Ninth Circuit Court, Microsoft argued (among other things) that 'continuing the lawsuit might mean new disclosures of insider e-mails, which could "jeopardize Microsoft's goodwill" and "disrupt Microsoft's relationships with its business partners."' Given what's been released so far (158-page PDF), not to mention Microsoft's history of rather frank internal e-mails, that's probably putting it mildly. There could be some interesting reading ahead."

Comments

Goodwill?

[webview]

Microsoft's Goodwill? Everyone (including ISVs and OEMs) know how to work with Microsoft.

Re:Goodwill?

[Anonymous Coward]

Microsoft 'goodwill'?

"You keep using that word. I don't think it means what you think it means."

Yay!

[symbolset]

If he wins... we get more coupons for Microsoft products... in 2024.

Re:Yay!

[phillymjs]

Who cares about the eventual outcome? I just want to read more of the damning stuff that gets uncovered in discovery, and clap my hands together with glee!

~Philly

Re:Yay!

[Anonymous Coward]

If he wins... we get more coupons for Microsoft products... in 2024.

You sure their next OS will be out by then? They don't plan on releasing it until it's completely finished, you know.

Re:Yay!

[techno-vampire]

They don't plan on releasing it until it's completely finished, you know.

Are they planning on calling it "Duke Windows Forever?"

Re:Yay!

[i.of.the.storm]

Some here might prefer "Nuke Windows Forever."
(Not me though, but it had to be said.)

"Microsoft's Goodwill" ?

[Anonymous Coward]

"Microsoft's Goodwill" ?

You mean the way they try and extinguish open source initiatives, but don't destroy the developers houses?

Re:"Microsoft's Goodwill" ?

[kurt555gs]

Interesting how lawyers can put words together that are utterly meaningless.

Microsoft + Goodwill = ?

Those words can not be used in the same sentence in English.

Cheers

Re:"Microsoft's Goodwill" ?

[Anonymous Coward]

Microsoft + Goodwill = ?

i'm troll of Godwim co

Re:Will M$ be able to get right for windows 7? or

[Adambomb]

or is it time to start looking at mac or linux? It wasn't before now? I'm constantly amazed at peoples threshold for tolerating pain as long as they're told it won't hurt =)

Re:Jeopardize MS goodwill?

[Anonymous Coward]

Because big == trustworthy...

If you believe that, I've got a government to sell you.

Re:Will M$ be able to get right for windows 7? or

[RiotingPacifist]

quick reset it! thats the key give away that its not a windows machine >90% uptime.

Agreed! Stupid Arguement

[HaeMaker]

My business would be harmed by a lawsuit? DUH!

It reminds me of "Liar Liar":

Fletcher: Your honor, I object!
Judge: Why?
Fletcher: Because it's devastating to my case!
Judge: Overruled.
Fletcher: Good call!

This company...

[mr_lizard13]

...has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down

Re:Will M$ be able to get right for windows 7? or

[click2005]

I'm constantly amazed at peoples threshold for tolerating pain as long as they're told it won't hurt =)

So you're saying Microsoft is like the nurse who lies and says him/her taking some blood wont hurt, right before stabbing you with a massive needle and deliberately scraping the needle against the bone for 5 minutes only to tell you they couldn't find a vein and needs to try the other arm. You make some comment but ultimately you need a blood test to find out if the pound of flesh you had to give up to buy your 5Ghz Core4 PC with 24gig of ram barely able to run Vista has resulted in an infection of some kind.

Why doesn't Microsoft follow the lead of the

[rolfwind]

Whitehouse/Government and just "lose" emails?:)

Re:Why doesn't Microsoft follow the lead of the

[Anonymous Coward]

because Microsoft isn't as corrupt as the US Government... *ducks*

Re:Are They Serious?

[JordanL]

That sounds like a CourtTV episode.

MS Lawyer: "Your honor, we move to have class action removed on the account that it's bad for us." Judge: *throws gavel at lawyers face* "Overruled." *smirks* "With prejudice."

Re:Depressing:

[AdamKG]

You were modded up for noting that Slashdot's moderation was driven by psychological conformity... which, depending on your perspective, could be viewed either as a vindication or as a counterpoint to your comment.

Slashdot moderators became self-aware at 7:29PM, April 21, 2008...

Re:Lol, look at your super high UID, jagoff!

[hairyfeet]

I'm sorry, but I'm afraid your trolling simply doesn't measure up to the high standards we have here at slashdot. You see, unlike at digg or fark, we here at slashdot have a rich tradition of truly great trolling, and because of this we attract only the best and brightest of the trolling community. Our trolls gone on to lead very rich and lucrative careers in exciting and rewarding fields such as shills for Microsoft and Comcast management. Who do you think came up with the "Vista Capable" program? That's right, a former slashdot troll!

So please, in the future put more care and thought into your trolling. Remember that you are walking the path blazed by such luminaries as the GNAA and that you stand beside such greats as the shit eater troll and the ASCII goatse guy. So in the future try to remember the greats that came before you along with your trolling peers and live up to their high standards. Thank you for your time and may you have a successful career trolling here at slashdot!