Microsoft appeals Eolas decision

Not really.: I think you will find that most of Microsoft's patents are used defensively - I can't recall a case where MS used patents offensively.

The "click patent" wouldn't stand much scrutiny - Apple has used similar technology for 20 years (click once to select, click and hold down for an options menu to appear, double-click to open the file or run an application, use a modifier key with one, two or click-and-hold and other things happen).

I think Apple's translucent windows would suffer a similar fate - they are just a logical extension of an existing technology. But I'm not the patent office, so my opinion ain't worth squat.; Posted by: Fred Fredrickson Posted on: 06/08/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Patent defines.. pj-xmesh | 06/08/04

complementary pj-xmesh | 06/08/04

General Hypcracy aureolin@... | 06/08/04

What do you expect... vferrara | 06/08/04

Not really. Fred Fredrickson | 06/08/04

Ok on one hand Arrg | 06/08/04

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