I would have posted the same thing, so thanks! To add to that: I do feel Apple's lawsuits are a problem. But if we're going to make any meaningful progress, we

I would have posted the same thing, so thanks! To add to that: I do feel Apple's lawsuits are a problem. But if we're going to make any meaningful progress, we must start with software patents. Microsoft's dealings with Android manufacturers offer a golden opportunity to set the precedent that could invalidate software patents in general. That's too big an opportunity to miss. Apple's patent suits are (unfortunately?) relevant and modern patents... it's harder to get a foothold against what Apple is doing. Or, in other words, since my viewpoint is not the only viewpoint, I don't see as clear a case that we should invalidate Apple's suits. They have some merit.