RealNetworks Sues Dutch Webmaster Over Hyperlink To Freeware

An anonymous reader writes "In the ever lasting contest for the most idiotic lawsuit, RealNetworks has sued a Dutch man for posting a link to a competing freeware program that allegedly infringes on RealNetworks' intellectual property. The company also secretly obtained a court order that resulted in confiscation of all computers belonging to the man and his family. The 26-year-old has already incurred over €66,000 in legal fees and if he loses the case, he's facing €210,000 in fines. Where are the Anonymous when you need them?"

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loose the kraken

[TubeSteak]

and if he looses the case,

We couldn't have had 24 hours of proper spelling and grammar in honor of Taco?

Re:looses

[pagaboy]

Taco leaves, and suddenly no-one's proof-reading submissions...