Microsoft threatens Linux, mad at Asian countries,

Larry_OHF · 11-21-2004, 05:05 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/biztech...eut/index.html

Another interesting read. Microsoft says that Linux violates some copywright laws, and that the biggest users of the Linux software that Microsoft is aiming guns at are the Asian countries. In their defence, they say that Microsoft has the potential to be used to disable their government in time of war, so they would rather not risk such an exploit.

Bunch of fun times ahead, eh?

Sir Degrader · 11-21-2004, 05:47 PM

Maybe a MS invasion of China, or vice versa...

wellard · 11-21-2004, 06:16 PM

I dont believe microsoft to be the root of all evil like some people but I am glad to see the only viable alternate get major league support like this. Compition can only make things better IMO

philip · 11-22-2004, 10:48 AM

LOL. Balmer is constantly saying these things and last time I read one of those a later m$ had already 'clarified' it cause they don't meant to sue linux. Well let's see what happens. I prefer linux anyway

Found it: http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/m...es/003833.html

edit spelling

[ 11-22-2004, 10:49 AM: Message edited by: philip ]

Kakero · 11-23-2004, 04:02 AM

Ehh? Asian countries using Linux? I thought we asians have no choice but to use Microsoft product all the time? Now Microsoft mad at us for using Linux? geez!

[ 11-23-2004, 04:03 AM: Message edited by: Kakero ]

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)".

shamrock_uk · 11-23-2004, 08:16 AM

I read somewhere on the Register that Ballmer had retracted half of what he said originally and specifically stated that Microsoft were not considering taking legal action against Linux.

Just another example of trying to scare Linux customers away by associating patent violations and the threat of legal action with usage of Linux.

philip · 11-23-2004, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by shamrock_uk:
I read somewhere on the Register that Ballmer had retracted half of what he said originally and specifically stated that Microsoft were not considering taking legal action against Linux.

Just another example of trying to scare Linux customers away by associating patent violations and the threat of legal action with usage of Linux.

I posted a link to such an article above

RoSs_bg2_rox · 11-23-2004, 01:42 PM

Pretty stupid really. I welcome the competition since hopefully it will make microsoft get their act together, and make better, more reliable OS's. After all the money spent on releasing SP2, which would get rid of all security potholes, more have come about. If open source can be secure surely MS can too.

Linux is welcome competition IMO

11-21-2004, 05:05 PM	#1
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/biztech...eut/index.html Another interesting read. Microsoft says that Linux violates some copywright laws, and that the biggest users of the Linux software that Microsoft is aiming guns at are the Asian countries. In their defence, they say that Microsoft has the potential to be used to disable their government in time of war, so they would rather not risk such an exploit. Bunch of fun times ahead, eh? __________________

11-21-2004, 06:16 PM	#3
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	I dont believe microsoft to be the root of all evil like some people but I am glad to see the only viable alternate get major league support like this. Compition can only make things better IMO __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

11-23-2004, 01:42 PM	#9
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 35 Posts: 5,225	Pretty stupid really. I welcome the competition since hopefully it will make microsoft get their act together, and make better, more reliable OS's. After all the money spent on releasing SP2, which would get rid of all security potholes, more have come about. If open source can be secure surely MS can too. Linux is welcome competition IMO __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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11-21-2004, 05:47 PM	#2
Sir Degrader Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Canada Age: 63 Posts: 2,871	Maybe a MS invasion of China, or vice versa...

11-22-2004, 10:48 AM	#4
philip Galvatron Join Date: June 24, 2002 Location: aa Posts: 2,101	LOL. Balmer is constantly saying these things and last time I read one of those a later m$ had already 'clarified' it cause they don't meant to sue linux. Well let's see what happens. I prefer linux anyway Found it: http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/m...es/003833.html edit spelling [ 11-22-2004, 10:49 AM: Message edited by: philip ]

11-23-2004, 04:02 AM	#5
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	Ehh? Asian countries using Linux? I thought we asians have no choice but to use Microsoft product all the time? Now Microsoft mad at us for using Linux? geez! [ 11-23-2004, 04:03 AM: Message edited by: Kakero ]

11-23-2004, 06:32 AM	#6
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 37 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)".

11-23-2004, 08:16 AM	#7
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 41 Posts: 3,092	I read somewhere on the Register that Ballmer had retracted half of what he said originally and specifically stated that Microsoft were not considering taking legal action against Linux. Just another example of trying to scare Linux customers away by associating patent violations and the threat of legal action with usage of Linux.

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