Torvalds weighs in on Linux trademark row

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Also from the article: "Software patents are a power play that benefits anti-competitive forces and productless extortioners, but copyright and trademarks generally reward those who create and market real products," Mueller said in a statement.

A statement I agree with which has already been proven based on real-world events.; Posted by: Tim Patterson Posted on: 08/22/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Makes sense Tim Patterson | 08/22/05

Yup, just like open source patents. No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/22/05

Wrong again Bit Tim Patterson | 08/22/05

Never sais otherwise. No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/22/05

The difference is Michael Kelly | 08/22/05

Cut it anyway you like, OS is becoming more like the others. No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/22/05

RE: Cut it anyway you like, OS is becoming more like the others. Linux User 147560 | 08/22/05

Also from the article Tim Patterson | 08/22/05

RE: It's a sign open source.... AmusedAtItAll | 08/22/05

Tilting at windmills for no reason. No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/22/05

I would say your Linux world is about to change John Zern | 08/22/05

pretty far fetched even from you Monkey_MCSE | 08/22/05

Just ignore him bhodges00 | 08/22/05

Is your understanding of Intellectual Propert Law limited to Patents? B.O.F.H. | 08/22/05

Gee, I was replying to a story about trademarks. No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/22/05

Good to see you spouting your anti-competitive rants! B.O.F.H. | 08/22/05

That's funny rapson | 08/22/05

Subtract 5 points for using common sense. No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/22/05

No wonder you never lose any points Jeff Spicoli | 08/22/05

Minus 10 points for a useless personal attack. No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/22/05

Bzzzt! Wrong, Axey. Judas I. | 08/22/05

Touche` jacarter3 | 08/22/05

Hey how you doing tail rider? No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/22/05

I think.. Patrick Jones | 08/22/05

Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks are not even comparable Michael Kelly | 08/22/05

True enought, and open source is now playing in all three ball parks. No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/22/05

They were always in 2 of the 3 Michael Kelly | 08/22/05

I agree, GPL -3 should be interesting No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/22/05

From the story: Confused by religion | 08/22/05

Easy Patrick Jones | 08/22/05

I don't remember that story.. Monkey_MCSE | 08/22/05

Uh...wrong marksashton | 08/22/05

But Michael Kelly | 08/22/05

yes.. Patrick Jones | 08/22/05

It would have to be Michael Kelly | 08/22/05

You are so wrong! ShadeTree | 08/22/05

Which article did you read? Patrick Jones | 08/22/05

I doubt anyone would mix them up... el1jones | 08/22/05

people these days linuxoverwindows | 08/23/05

MikeRoweSoft SC-man | 08/22/05

microsoft was being stupid... linuxoverwindows | 08/23/05

i wonder linuxoverwindows | 08/23/05

Better get used to it folks ... George Mitchell | 08/22/05

Well said George... No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/22/05

Torvalds weighs in on Linux trademark row Loverock Davidson | 08/22/05

LD, you are as bad with the rants as the zealots. No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/22/05

ummm... doh123 | 08/22/05

Since always Loverock Davidson | 08/22/05

Here is the actual definiton of "Zealot". Zogg | 08/23/05

Did you read the definition? Loverock Davidson | 08/23/05

But you are excessively committed against Linux. Zogg | 08/23/05

try a windows zealot. linuxoverwindows | 08/23/05

2: a fervent and even militant proponent of something linuxoverwindows | 08/23/05

hmmm, you must have missed this part Monkey_MCSE | 08/22/05

I read it Loverock Davidson | 08/22/05

anyone does... linuxoverwindows | 08/23/05

Poor guy IT Scion | 08/22/05

yeah, in fact... linuxoverwindows | 08/23/05

I can understand Trademarking a name John Zern | 08/22/05

step away from the keyboard and put the pipe down Monkey_MCSE | 08/22/05

I trying to piont out that John Zern | 08/22/05

Wrong Michael Kelly | 08/23/05

exactly linuxoverwindows | 08/23/05

Un-Copyrighted works are Public Domain Michael Kelly | 08/22/05

Linux is owned by him. Wagadonga | 08/22/05

This is bad publicity for linux Loverock Davidson | 08/22/05

no tears here, either. linuxoverwindows | 08/23/05

here neither Loverock Davidson | 08/23/05

since you mention bsd ... linuxoverwindows | 08/23/05

Maybe there is hope jorwell | 08/23/05

Remebering the Original Trademark Issue TDWinfo | 08/23/05

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