[Fsfe-uk] Microsoft 'warns of Linux claims'

[Paul Mobbs]

I wish they wouldn't do articles like this -- it's so difficult to enjoy your 
morning coffee when you're giggling!

P.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4021775.stm

Microsoft 'warns of Linux claims'

BBC News Online, Thursday, 18 November, 2004, 11:49 GMT 


Microsoft has reportedly told Asian governments that they could face 
intellectual property rights claims if they use free software such as Linux.

Reuters said chief executive Steve Ballmer told Asian leaders Linux violated 
at least 228 patents. The Linux community disputes these claims.

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