Microsoft claims that free software violates 235 of its patents

[Alfredo Covaleda]

Microsoft takes on the free world
Microsoft claims that free software like Linux, which runs a big chunk of
corporate America, violates 235 of its patents.
May 14 2007: 9:35 AM EDT

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2007/05/28/100033867/



Linus Torvalds Responds To Microsoft Patent Claims

The holder of the Linux trademark suggests Microsoft should name the patents
it alleges have been violated so the claims can be tested in court.

May 15, 2007 02:22 PM

http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=199600443

[Marcus G. Daniels]

Alfredo wrote:
> Microsoft takes on the free world
> Microsoft claims that free software like Linux, which runs a big chunk of
> corporate America, violates 235 of its patents.
Why doesn't Ballmer stop whining and get Silverlight running in Linux
browsers?  Then they can sell their applications and services to
Linux-based business users.   For now, Microsoft's office software is
still the most polished.   Earn your money, Microsoft!