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____/ Homer on Wednesday 30 July 2008 17:58 : \____
> Verily I say unto thee, that nessuno@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx spake thusly:
>
>> <Quote>
>> Shuttleworth responded to a question about the possibility of
>> Microsoft making patent claims against open-source code by saying: "I
>> don't believe Microsoft will file suit against free software
>> developers. It would be tantamount to declaring nuclear war. ... And
>> I can afford it."
>> </Quote>
>>
>>
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Linux-and-Open-Source/Shuttleworth-Microsoft-Does-Not-Want-War/
>
> I very much doubt that Shuttleworth is a financial match for the Vole,
> even with their current 90 Billion in losses this year so far. However,
> if this trend continues then it might be a different matter, especially
> if Big Blue were to get involved.
>
> Its a moot point anyway, because Microsoft has never had any intention
> of doing any more than make veiled threats - their FUD is far more
> effective than litigation, and cheaper too.
Microsoft fights with many minuscule needles (shell companies), not with a
sword. The former can be more fearsome, awesome, and painful. The trolls have
nothing to lose. Just watch Sco!
MS (Mark S) understands that the trolls are the principal danger, but he seems
not to understand who /sends/ these trolls in.
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~~ Best of wishes
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