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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cleo43 wrote:It's long been rumored but never proven that Microsoft has patents affecting Linux.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.
It seems the name of the game for all the big players these days is patent trolling. It wasn't that long ago that Samsung & Apple were getting each other's products banned in various countries with their trolling. They all do it and in the end the consumers foot the bill via higher prices to pay for all the lawyers. Most, if not all, software patents should be banned.
