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123map, Microsoft sign patent licensing agreement
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| Microsoft Corp. and 123map GmbH & Co. KG, a supplier of high-quality
| geographical services, announced a patent licensing agreement that will
| enhance 123map's ability to bring digital point-of-interest mapping
| technology to its customers.
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http://www.gisdevelopment.net/news/viewn.asp?id=GIS:N_ouwyrvpfqb
Microsoft in pact with semi-open source map maker
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| "123map's products are developed with a diverse mix of proprietary and open
| source software, and this business agreement is a testament to the importance
| of mutual respect for IP, regardless of development models," Microsoft
| officials said in a statement today.
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http://www.betanews.com/article/Microsoft_in_pact_with_semiopen_source_map_maker/1235075771
Related:
Sun exec accuses Microsoft of 'patent terrorism'
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| The efforts of Microsoft to pressure the Linux community over alleged and
| unspecified patents is akin to "patent terrorism", according to a local
| executive for Sun Microsystems.
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http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/soa/Sun-exec-accuses-Microsoft-of-patent-terrorism-/0,130061733,339280437,00.htm
Microsoft, the art of Corporate Terrorism.
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| Microsoft, no longer the technological leader in the Computer Desktop
| market, is taking on a terrorist role in its attempt remain in power
| at all costs. (see the link to the CNN story below)
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| The tactic is intended to frighten current, and would be, free
| software users away from products that Microsoft just can't compete
| with. It's not a new tactic, but for the first time desperation is
| beginning to show.
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http://sweetcomputing.com/index.php?wiki=Microsoft_Terrorism
Convicted Monopolist Terrorizes Software Industry
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| That headline is designed to grab your attention. Sensationalistic as
| it may be, it also happens to be true, if what you mean by 'terrorize'
| is to provoke fear.
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| If you've been following the presidential race in the United States,
| you know the present crop of candidates have been exploiting the fear
| of the American people as they never have before in the history of
| the country.
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http://www.linux.org/news/opinion/ms_threats.html
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