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LennonCook · 11-23-2004, 06:32 AM

Author of Linux Patent Study Says Ballmer Got it Wrong. Basically, Ballmer said "Linux does violate over 228 patents", while the study says "Linux may violate up to 228 un-tested patents, many of which are held by Linux-friendly organisations (Novel, Redhat, et al)".

11-23-2004, 06:32 AM	#6
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 38 Posts: 5,452	Author of Linux Patent Study Says Ballmer Got it Wrong. Basically, Ballmer said "Linux does violate over 228 patents", while the study says "Linux may violate up to 228 un-tested patents, many of which are held by Linux-friendly organisations (Novel, Redhat, et al)".