__/ [ Linonut ] on Thursday 07 June 2007 20:05 \__
> After takin' a swig o' grog, Roy Schestowitz belched out this bit o'
> wisdom:
>
>> LG, Microsoft link on licences
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | Under the agreement, LG will be able to use Microsoft-patented
>> | technology in its products, including Linux-based embedded devices.
>> `----
>>
>> http://australianit.news.com.au/story/0,24897,21865863-15306,00.html
>>
>> GPLv3 will give the same 'coverage' to everyone, so there is nothing to
>> see here. More FUD attempts, just like Fuji-Xerox and Samsung.
>
> Roy, I'm seriously wondering if Microsoft is falling (maybe
> deliberately) into a GPLv2 (not v3) trap here. If they provide LG with
> patented techonolgy that in any way relies on GPL'ed code, or extends
> GPL'ed code, LG may have no choice but to publish Microsoft source
> code.
>
> If this is so, and if Microsoft realizes it, the FSF may soon be locked
> in combat with Microsoft.
Yes.
> Could be "interesting times".
It would resolve the FUD, that's for sure. SCO was a proxy and it's like the
guard in front of the city. Now we battle /inside/ the city. Next stage:
city conquered.
> High time I signed up for an FSF membership.
Remember that the FSF cannot be /paid/ settlement to drop the case. Justice
once and for all. Science versus greed.
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