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This reminds me of when Palm bought Be Inc. Everyone thought Palm would start using BeOS instead of Palm OS 5, but really Palm just wanted the patents. So my gu

This reminds me of when Palm bought Be Inc. Everyone thought Palm would start using BeOS instead of Palm OS 5, but really Palm just wanted the patents. So my guess here is, if Facebook really does make a purchase, it will to acquire intellectual property as either patents or evidence of "prior art".

deno 14y ago
Facebook doesn’t have a browser already. They don’t need patents. Your analogy works if you replace Facebook with Google.
- smashing 14y ago
  I think it is becoming increasing clear, especially with the Yahoo patent suit, that Facebook desperately needs a patent portfolio. Additionally, what makes you so certain Facebook doesn't needs patents? Please, explain.
  - deno 14y ago
    If they need a patent portfolio is beside the point. They don’t have a browser and are shopping for one, any patents they acquire would only be a bonus at that time.
    - smashing 14y ago
      Why does Facebook need a browser? This is a space I would honestly never consider them "innovating" in.