[ale] Gates: Microsoft IP Finds Its Way Into Free Software

[Geoffrey]

Jim Philips wrote:
> Geoffrey wrote:
> 
>> Jim Philips wrote:
>>
>>> Jonathan Rickman wrote:
>>>
>>>> Over on /.
>>>>
>>>> I saw the quote yesterday and was too shocked to even give it any 
>>>> thought.
>>>> Are we living in the matrix?
>>>>
>>>> I think so.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Well, in a loose sort of way, Gates is right in saying that there is 
>>> Microsoft IP in other products,
>>
>>
>>
>> Don't even go there.  This is completely bogus.  The IP is  the 
>> knowledge one used to create a product.  That knowledge is in no way 
>> 'stolen' when you create a different solution for an existing product.
> 
> 
> You're missing my point. Microsoft products rely on borrowed ideas as 
> much or more than anybody else's. If they want to start raising 
> questions like that, then they are open to some pretty serious 
> questioning themselves.

I agree, but remember in these cases, the one with the most money 
usually wins.  That's why I said "don't go there" because some stupid 
company will think that way, start a law suite against M$ and then we've 
opened pandora's box.

-- 
Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net

The latest, most widespread virus?  Microsoft end user agreement.
Think about it...

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