The open source patent war
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| The problem for proprietary software companies is that free software
| pulls the rug from under traditional software models. By definition
| free software is collaborative. Numerous individuals, hardware
| companies and academic establishments contribute to the code that
| is contained in a Linux distribution, and all have a vested
| interest in its success. The customer gains because the software
| is free and tends to be more adventurous, versatile and secure.
| The only potential loser is the traditional software vendor.
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http://www.itpro.co.uk/features/101743/the-open-source-patent-war.html
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