On 05 14, 07, at 7:19 PM, Jerome Gotangco wrote:
They couldn't actually sue everyone only because if they start suing
Fortunate 500 companies using GNU/Linux, they are pretty much suing
their own customers, and if they start suing small companies and
individuals, their enterprise customers will take it in a bad light.
So the best course of action is not to sue, but to give "protection"
via indemnities, they won't get into legal tussles but still earn
nonetheless (see Novell and MS pact).
yep. exactly which is really the best tactic if you're M$. 1) no
court to worry about, 2) fear will do most of your sales 3) and the
more customers you get from pacts--- the more others will fall in
line, thus more sales.
Because patent claims are things like that are so much into the
consciousness of the general public (a certain segment that is),
lawsuits aren't really attractive and only affects their stock value
so business tie-ups that go around indemnity is the fad.
well no one wants a lawsuit... it's too troublesome! takes your
attention away from the business at hand... well except lawyers who
make a living off lawsuits. :))
i forget... what kind of patent it is--- but not all patents are
upheld. i forget where i read that. a lawyer might be able to shed
light on that.
yep... a lawsuit by M$ will certainly cause their stock to plunge or
rise depending really on the circumstances--- though i'd like to
think it would take a hit as it will be of adverse risk to the company.
cheers,
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