User: TechnoKnight

Burn my gifs? I think not.

On: Unisys Enforcing GIF Patents

Even if everybody on the internet suddenly took down all gif pictures,
I would be willing to bet big bucks that Unisys would then try to get
(usage fees) out of everybody who had ever used a gif image on their
website. Any takers on that bet?
Unisys seems to be acting like the corporate veraion of a spoiled child.
"I want it all and I want it my way and I want it NOW"
If Unisys really wants the $5000 license, they can try to sue.
Evidently they have not taken into consideration the the hundreds of
thousands of websites displaying gifs. They would spend far more than
they would ever make in fees trying to sue everybody.
After all, it is up to then to PROVE that the gifs were made with
unlicensed software. the burden of proof is on them, not the person
displaying the gif. Especially since Unisys refuses to provide a
detailed listing of licensed software.
And yep, I agree, Unisys has way too many bean counters and lawyers on
the payroll.
Oh yes, My profession? I am a professional website designer.
And I have seen far too many Unisys foulups to take them very seriously.
Personally I doubt that they could do a lunch meeting without suing each
other for dessert.