Switch From Microsoft to Apple?
We've been using MS computers for 18 years now, but I'm thinking of switching to Apple. The reason is I get so many confusing software updates & problems. For instance, MS recently wanted to install...
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bwanshoom wrote:
Are you referring to the patent licensing deals that Microsoft has with Samsung, HTC, etc.? If so, that does not impact Linux and has nothing at all to do with wintersun's post.
Let set aside Android. TomTom (does use Linux) capitulated and paid.
Including in the settlement was a non-disclosure agreement, so nobody knew what the involved patents were, but they believe one of them involved the long file name which was developed by MS, but never patented until recently. MS used the same tactic against several small companies that rather paid than fought, because that is cheaper.
