Re: Microsoft going after Linux?

[Doctor Smith]

On Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:02:37 -0500, Rjack wrote:

> Rjack wrote:
>> "Microsoft has filed a suit against TomTom, 'alleging that the 
>> in-car navigation company's devices violate eight of its patents
>> — including three that relate to TomTom's implementation of the
>> Linux kernel."
>> 
>> http://yro.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/02/25/232212
>> 
> 
> "Plan for the Worst
> 
> The Linux Foundation is working closely with our partner the Open
> Invention Network, and our members, and is well prepared for any
> claims against Linux. We have great confidence in the foundation
> they have laid. Unfortunately, claims like these are a by-product of
> our business and legal system today. For now, we are closely
> watching the situation and will remain ready to mount a Linux’s
> defense, should the need arise."

They will be utterly crushed into the ground.