http://venturebeat.disqus.com/News about Tech, Business and InnovationenWed, 26 Mar 2008 13:40:03 -0000http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/25/microsoft-to-open-source-community-lets-talk-maybe/#comment-14683943<p>IIRC, if Torvalds wrote a letter to Microsoft requesting disclosure of infringement they'd have to let him know, or be considered in the future as having acted in 'bad faith'.</p>Bill McGonigleWed, 26 Mar 2008 13:40:03 -0000http://venturebeat.com/2008/03/25/microsoft-to-open-source-community-lets-talk-maybe/#comment-14683942<p>Doesn't the part regarding Linux sound exactly like SCO's allegations? I'm not an attorney, but this sounds like a lot of bull. If you say someone is infringing on your patents and you don't openly state what the problem is, I don't believe future claims on this matter can be enforceable one bit.</p><p>The other issue I'm having with this is that Micro$oft hasn't changed much in their stand. They are basically saying "if you're a coder with only 2 cents in your pocket, it won't be worth pursuing any patent infringement and hence you're free to do as you please. But if on the other hand you have a few bucks that could pay for Bill's next trip to the barber, your ass is ours!"</p><p>Yep, sounds like the same Micro$oft company I still don't want to use their technology!!!</p>ajamWed, 26 Mar 2008 02:43:44 -0000