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This reminds me of Ballmer's claims that Linux infringes on Microsoft patents. They ultimately resulted in nothing, I see this heading in the same direction. I
by cbo 16y ago
This reminds me of Ballmer's claims that Linux infringes on Microsoft patents. They ultimately resulted in nothing, I see this heading in the same direction.
It seems more like a scare tactic than anything else. If they really wanted to go after Android, Google or Samsung would probably be included. Instead, they're going after some lower profile (though still very recognizable) manufacturers. To me that says they want publicity, not necessarily legal results.
- bradleyland 16y agoI'm afraid not. This is something else entirely. Microsoft is rapidly losing their relevance and they're fighting to find a way forward. Something I wrote back in October when the Microsoft/Acacia patent licensing news hit. "Microsoft has identified patents as the most effective attack against anyone seeking to profit from FOSS. Rather than attack FOSS directly, you dump as much money as you can in to littering the intellectual property space for a given product with patent mines. Step on a patent mine and all of the sudden you’re paying Microsoft (or someone else) for sitting on their ass and building a patent portfolio rather than innovating with any real products." http://www.bradlanders.com/2010/10/08/the-new-patent-troll-economy/ http://www.bradlanders.com/2010/10/08/the-new-patent-troll-e...
- Newky 16y agoI'm in no way a lawyer so I hope what I say is at least feasible, but I would like to see Google come to the defense of their platform, after all the widespread adoption of android is what has it where it is today. Especially in terms of market share.