It's not "essentially accurate" because if had it been a criminal case the DOJ would have had to prove their case "beyond a reasonable doubt" which is much higher burden of proof than a civil case's burden of "preponderance of evidence".
So it's quite possible that Microsoft would have be found innocent had it been a criminal case.
Let's face it, virtually nobody knew about this company or their products until the court decision. Most users won't need the functionality involved no matter who supplies it.
I'd say that Stac ended up with more money from MS than they were likely to make on their own. Hard disk compression was popular only for a short time.
Can you say "extra sanctions"? The amount of money MS would lose if this injunction stands throughout their appeal is insignificant compared to the power of the f.. Sorry, compared to the risk they would be taking if such an arrangement became known.
Remember, this is just a request to temporarily stop enforcement of the trial courts order until the appeal process is finished. Any party has the right to file such a brief and if they can show that the injunction harms them more than the delay harms the party who won the original case it's perfectly reasonable.
The final word on this case won't be decided based on the harm it may cause to Dell or HP.
Actually, I'd say that most US network news makes that error. They report on what both parties say but make little effort to point out obvious lies or errors.
Fox usually avoids that bad interpretation of "impartial reporting" because they only present the side they agree with.
The rumors of Slashdotter's technical skills are greatly exaggerated.
That old laptop is unlikely to include a TV tuner and even if you try to buy a tuner card, it may not be compatible with the old laptop. Are we supposed to make the tuner out of the bananna and roofing nails?
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It's not "essentially accurate" because if had it been a criminal case the DOJ would have had to prove their case "beyond a reasonable doubt" which is much higher burden of proof than a civil case's burden of "preponderance of evidence".
So it's quite possible that Microsoft would have be found innocent had it been a criminal case.
Let's face it, virtually nobody knew about this company or their products until the court decision. Most users won't need the functionality involved no matter who supplies it.
I'd say that Stac ended up with more money from MS than they were likely to make on their own. Hard disk compression was popular only for a short time.
Technically she would inherit from her grandparents. Her parents are well-off but not that wealthy.
I'm guessing that MS is worried that they would end up having to buy every small-time company out there.
Can you say "extra sanctions"? The amount of money MS would lose if this injunction stands throughout their appeal is insignificant compared to the power of the f.. Sorry, compared to the risk they would be taking if such an arrangement became known.
Remember, this is just a request to temporarily stop enforcement of the trial courts order until the appeal process is finished. Any party has the right to file such a brief and if they can show that the injunction harms them more than the delay harms the party who won the original case it's perfectly reasonable.
The final word on this case won't be decided based on the harm it may cause to Dell or HP.
I don't know what the outcome will be, but I doubt that the judge will be reading from the anti-MS playbook.
so who are you talking about?
Fortunately for all of us, you are not King.
It's most likely that Dell doesn't wish to publish their sales numbers outside of the normal reporting process, which isn't at all surprising.
This court decision is being appealed and Dell is arguing that the injunction should be withdrawn until the legal process has been completed.
Third parties will be harmed while the patent holder isn't likely to see anyone buying their product instead of Word.
Sure, because Dell wouldn't mind losing money as long as it keeps Balmer happy.
Actually, I'd say that most US network news makes that error. They report on what both parties say but make little effort to point out obvious lies or errors.
Fox usually avoids that bad interpretation of "impartial reporting" because they only present the side they agree with.
So the press should refer to any woman who stands to inherit anything from her parents (even $1) an heiress, not just Paris Hilton
You're right the BBC does have an agenda - reporting the news. Murdoch should try it.
Paris Hilton was never really an heiress unless you define it as any woman who inherits money from their parents.
"Every manager in the end wants to ask for status reports every day.
But they can't do so, because people working for them will be upset."
Where do you work? I'd like to work at a place where every manager is inhibited by actions that would upset their team.
Ah, you were doing so well and then you started talking about the uber programmer silver bullet. That's Old-Timey religion, but it's still religion.
"you seem to be wasting your time with implementing a particular coding methodology,
instead of doing actual useful coding."
Whatever you think of the usefulness of scrum, it is not by any stretch of the imagination a "coding methodology".
Your comment is ironic given that there would be no "illegal abuse" judgment (at least in the US) had MS competitors not indulged in the same tactics.
Microsoft, we have taught you well.
The rumors of Slashdotter's technical skills are greatly exaggerated.
That old laptop is unlikely to include a TV tuner and even if you try to buy a tuner card, it may not be compatible with the old laptop. Are we supposed to make the tuner out of the bananna and roofing nails?
Digital video != DVR
Sorry to burst your bubble but you don't know what you're talking about.