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note:: pointing out that Microsofts actions were really lame and underhanded in no way reflects that we felt they could not sway the courts. They have a semi-decent prescedent for getting their way in court cases despite their dirty tactics (or perhaps because of them).
Also, i think this was a temporary injunction no?; Posted by: ryusen Posted on: 04/14/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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f them timm_z | 04/14/04

business as normal zijiang | 04/14/04

Linspire? jdunn_z | 04/14/04

Interesting... DigitalKid | 04/14/04

RE: Linspire? JakAttak | 04/14/04

Looks like I called another one right. No_Ax_to_Grind | 04/14/04

Re: I told you so fuchikoma | 04/14/04

Yes, trademark disputes are handled in a court. No_Ax_to_Grind | 04/14/04

Some other way? fuchikoma | 04/14/04

(correction) fuchikoma | 04/14/04

3 courts out of 4 disagree with you. No_Ax_to_Grind | 04/14/04

the courts? Joe Blow_z | 04/14/04

everyone know? broadway al | 04/14/04

3 out of 4? fuchikoma | 04/14/04

Wow, are you wrong tic swayback | 04/14/04

Injunctions..not decisions el1jones | 04/14/04

I'm confused DigitalKid | 04/14/04

Generic words as trademarks tic swayback | 04/14/04

3 out of 4 courts don't speak English! John Le'Brecage | 04/14/04

So is Antitrust - what's good for the goose... (nt) Fred Fredrickson | 04/15/04

Same arguement richhayes | 04/14/04

Really? tic swayback | 04/14/04

Aw tic, are you upset? No_Ax_to_Grind | 04/14/04

I'm upset by unfair bullying intimidation tic swayback | 04/14/04

You mean like RealMedia running to the EU? No_Ax_to_Grind | 04/14/04

And MS has such contempt for U.S. courts Jay Cash | 04/14/04

Hogwash, MS knows the US courts are the finest money can buy. No_Ax_to_Grind | 04/14/04

Sorry, No tic swayback | 04/14/04

Generic Term richhayes | 04/14/04

Doesn't matter if it's a part or a whole tic swayback | 04/14/04

Don't let that whiplash hurt your neck tic. No_Ax_to_Grind | 04/14/04

Freaking ZDNet talkbacks, reply should actually go here tic swayback | 04/14/04

Ah the subtle differences tic swayback | 04/14/04

Wasted breath tic. Lindows is now LinWhatever. No_Ax_to_Grind | 04/14/04

Not everywhere, and not for long tic swayback | 04/14/04

who's bias? ryusen | 04/14/04

No_Ax AZflyman | 04/16/04

Don't break out the champagne yet Robert Crocker | 04/14/04

Stay tuned Robert... No_Ax_to_Grind | 04/14/04

Please explain further... tic swayback | 04/14/04

Simple really... No_Ax_to_Grind | 04/14/04

riding on coat tails Joe Blow_z | 04/14/04

So you have nothing to back up your earlier statement? tic swayback | 04/14/04

Ok, I can help here! bmcgehee | 04/14/04

sorry, bmcgehee. You blew it. John Le'Brecage | 04/14/04

Sorry, there is prior art tic swayback | 04/14/04

Just the current facts tic. No_Ax_to_Grind | 04/14/04

So, No Axe, you admit you're just blowing smoke? tic swayback | 04/14/04

note: ryusen | 04/14/04

Goodie FilledOut | 04/14/04

Good of MS to put up all that free PR jellyclock | 04/14/04

Looking for Lindows? Try Linspire Loverock Davidson | 04/14/04

You don't help your cause Jay Cash | 04/14/04

Sure I do Loverock Davidson | 04/14/04

You contradict yourself in the links el1jones | 04/14/04

No I don't Loverock Davidson | 04/14/04

While your intent to defame is clear IT_User | 04/14/04

Clarification? Jay Cash | 04/14/04

Sure Loverock Davidson | 04/14/04

Hmm, I have to agree IT_User | 04/14/04

Windows Trademark bmcgehee | 04/14/04

Still doesn't fly tic swayback | 04/14/04

Here, let me settle it. No_Ax_to_Grind | 04/14/04

Have a good day, Axe! John Le'Brecage | 04/14/04

Waaah! I'm taking my ball and going home tic swayback | 04/14/04

Sorry, that's what we have courts for IT_User | 04/14/04

Apple Computer is being litigated in England drichards1953 | 04/14/04

Oh, they're no fun, they fell right over. escoles@... | 04/15/04

SUBCHAPTER I Update victim | 04/15/04

Company For sounds like Company Mor FilledOut | 04/15/04

Consumers win d_jedi | 04/15/04

Half measure... d_jedi | 04/15/04

Free Linspire download Peart_Wannabe | 04/16/04

goodbye _indows ! jvm | 04/16/04

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