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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Where are the Anonymous when you need them?

[SquirrelDeth]

Sounds like something some silly little teenager would say. And has nothing to do with TFA.