on 1/11/06 12:17 PM, Pablo Roufogalis L. at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I'd have to dig for details but I believe Apple gave a license and later sued. > > At 01:25 PM 1/11/2006, you wrote: >> I don't think it was with Apple's blessing. I remember a lawsuit by Apple >> to prevent Microsoft from copying its OS and calling it Windows. Windows >> came into being when Apple lost the lawsuit. Do I not remember correctly? > > Ing. Pablo Roufogalis L. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
As I recall Apple sued MS and HP because Windows was too much like the Mac GUI. They settled out of court and the deal was Windows had to be different. That's why the close window boxes are in opposite places, the trashcan's on the other side of the screen, icons default to the left side, etc. Rick -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:g-list@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
