Microsoftwants royalties from FOSS

Sy Ali sy1234-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org
Mon May 14 03:07:13 UTC 2007


On 5/13/07, John McGregor <mr.mcgregor-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> >
> > "Microsoft told Fortune magazine that various free software products
> > violate at least 235 patents, and it's time to expect users of this
> > software to pay up patent licensing royalties:
> <snip>
>
> Given the recent SCOTUS decision in Teleflex vs KSR, this claim by
> Microsoft may not have the legs to stand even the vaguest scrutiny. It's
> most likely just another pronouncement from the Redmond Fud Factory.
> http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-6180220.html

My first thought is:

Can I see a list of these "at least 235 patents"?
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