Re: [Sheflug] Microsoft claims that Linux infringes 235 patents

[Peter Humphrey <prh@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tuesday 15 May 2007 17:33:00 Richard Ibbotson wrote:

> > Am I right in thinking we're safe in Europe? I believe that
> > software is not patentable here, so M$'s patents are not valid.
>
> Uhhmmm.. yeh, you would be.  But, if you know anything about the
> American legal profession you get a bit scared about any kind of
> certainty.

Yes, certainly :-)

> > http://enterpriselinuxlog.blogs.techtarget.com/2007/05/09/amd-will-
> >deliver-open-graphics-drivers/
> >
> > Excellent news! If you use an ATI video card, that is...
>
> Yes. Obviously they are looking for market share like most other large
> commercial organisations.  If it helps Linux along I suppose that's a
> good thing.

Of course!

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Peter Humphrey
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