IANAL, but I have been sued for libel (everyone remember the good old days of usenet?). And I believe this was one of the exact acts the judge pointed out I had not committed, specifically...
"...making a vague and highly damaging comment in a public forum."
By making the claim, but not releasing the details, the developers, businesses, organizations and individuals effected by it's negative intent cannot truly retort.
Just my take on things, but it would seem to be an open and close case for any Linux based businesses to sue MS for damages. At this point, even if they release the infringing patent list, the damage has been done and compensation to the aggrieved would seem to be due.
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...libel.
IANAL, but I have been sued for libel (everyone remember the good old days of usenet?). And I believe this was one of the exact acts the judge pointed out I had not committed, specifically...
"...making a vague and highly damaging comment in a public forum."
By making the claim, but not releasing the details, the developers, businesses, organizations and individuals effected by it's negative intent cannot truly retort.
Just my take on things, but it would seem to be an open and close case for any Linux based businesses to sue MS for damages. At this point, even if they release the infringing patent list, the damage has been done and compensation to the aggrieved would seem to be due.
-John