Retalin - Slashdot User

Comment Why is this front page news? (Score 3, Insightful) 323

by Retalin on Sunday September 09, 2007 @11:31PM (#20534707) Attached to: Is Showmypc.com an Open Source Pretender?

This is flame bait... this is not news and it's definately not the proper way to report a GPL violation. Are we really hurting for news submissions?

Microsoft Threatened With Fines By EU Again 184

Posted by Zonk on Thursday March 01, 2007 @02:33PM from the always-in-the-doghouse dept.

ukhackster writes "The EC is threatening Microsoft with yet more fines. This time, it's over the interoperability protocols that Microsoft has been ordered to open up to its rivals. The EC has examined 1,500 pages of information about the protocols, and concluded that they 'lack significant innovation'. This is pretty damning for both Microsoft and the patent system, as it has been awarded 36 patents covering this technology and has another 37 pending. Could this encourage someone like the EFF to start pushing to get these patents overturned? The EU has a FAQ about this issue, containing additional details on the subject.

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