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I can't imagine MS losing any goodwill they have gained in the past few years by attacking Firefox. Then we're talking about anti-trust all over again. Chrome
by loverobots 15y ago
I can't imagine MS losing any goodwill they have gained in the past few years by attacking Firefox. Then we're talking about anti-trust all over again.
Chrome is another story, Motorola wants to ban Windows, XBox and other sales all over EU.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57407991-17/microsoft-ends-german-partnership-over-motorola-patent-suits/ http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-57407991-17/microsoft-ends...
"on a typical $1,000 laptop, Microsoft must pay Motorola $22.50 in royalties for 50 patents related to H.264. In order to get full H.264 functionality, Microsoft must also license 2,300 other patents from 29 different companies. The company pays 2 cents for each $1,000 laptop to use those patents."
They even refused the bond MS was willing to post while the matter in on appeal. Looks like MS bought specially designed nukes to use against a particular and well-armed adversary.