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Obviously, this IS about Linux. The FAT implementation is GPL, and part of
the kernel. This is all about making Linux devices more expensive and creating fear around using Linux in devices.

But, it could backfire if FAT patents are invalidated. Look for MS wo settle quick if there is a chance that the FAT patents will be invalidated.
Posted by: DonnieBoy   Posted on: 03/02/09  (Edited: 03/02/2009 @ 08:08) You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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Obviously, this IS about Linux. The FAT implementation is GPL, and part of  DonnieBoy | 03/02/09
of course its all about killing linux or all open source  Quebec-french | 03/02/09
A very delicate dance for MS here. If the patents were solid, they would go  DonnieBoy | 03/02/09
The problem with your logic is...  wolf_z | 03/02/09
Wow, so, why would MS let Ubuntu, RetHat, OEMs, etc, freely use these  DonnieBoy | 03/02/09
Why not sue them all?  deowll | 03/03/09
Fine print  Yagotta B. Kidding | 03/02/09
You may have a nasty point here.  deowll | 03/03/09
By the way, almost every Linux desktop includes the FAT code that MS is  DonnieBoy | 03/02/09
No worries on your part, Donnie?  MGP2 | 03/02/09
So all you can do is count posts? You have no other argument? Are the FAT  DonnieBoy | 03/02/09
What is going on here?  deowll | 03/03/09
RE: With Tom Tom suit, is Microsoft going after Linux?  Monosdeja | 03/02/09
Yes, could not agree more, especially given that corporate decisions NEVER  DonnieBoy | 03/02/09
Another twist?  HooNoze | 03/02/09
If they can get Tom-Tom and others to fear the MS legal team, there might  DonnieBoy | 03/02/09
If they can get Tom-Tom and others to fear the MS legal team, there migh  pppaulll | 03/02/09
I suspect MS..  GOTBO | 03/03/09
they can afford to lose this just to get some things clarified.  deowll | 03/03/09
When all you are is an IP lawyer,  kozmcrae | 03/02/09
RE: With Tom Tom suit, is Microsoft going after Linux?  rayranson@... | 03/02/09
Maybe a test case, before going after Google Android...  old.bonezee | 03/02/09
Oh I know, let's sue on a patent we haven't made a dime on in 18 years!  Crogon | 03/02/09
RE: With Tom Tom suit, is Microsoft going after Linux?  pppaulll | 03/03/09
Stifeling innovation  Aboleyn | 03/03/09
Stifeling life in general....  sbarringer@... | 03/03/09
"going to kill the goose that laid the golden egg"  Ole Man | 03/10/09
RE: With Tom Tom suit, is Microsoft going after Linux?  sbarringer@... | 03/03/09
That's life matey...  GetReal-mac.com | 03/04/09
Yep, anything to prevent innovation  Ole Man | 03/12/09
RE: With Tom Tom suit, is Microsoft going after Linux?  obvio.capitao@... | 03/05/09

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