Yes, you're right, but also the FTDI problem[0] is rather related to "IP infringement" of sorts, and attempts to enforce claims to the IP by both FTDI and Micro

Yes, you're right, but also the FTDI problem[0] is rather related to "IP infringement" of sorts, and attempts to enforce claims to the IP by both FTDI and Microsoft. [0] http://www.zdnet.com/article/ftdi-admits-to-bricking-innocent-users-chips-in-silent-update/ http://www.zdnet.com/article/ftdi-admits-to-bricking-innocen...