A world of shit
November 17, 2006I think the Linux world has a problem. And no, it’s not SCO.
When the CEO of one of the biggest companies in the world says Linux infringes its patents, you’re in deep shit. That CEO won’t say this because he has some small hunch that it might be possible; no, he’ll only say this when he is 110% sure he has a case on his hands.
Now, you may or may not disagree with software patents and intellectual property stuff (software patents suck ass if you ask me), but fact remains that the law is the way it is (in the US at least), and as such, you’ll have to deal with it.
In other words, Linux companies are in a world of shit.
That’s exactly what he wants companies to think.
He didn’t say patents, he used the word IP which is vague. He’s goal is to make vague statements to spread fear, uncertainty and doubt regarding Linux, which has been their strategy for a very long time.
Even if Linux infringes on Microsoft patents that are valid, let’s not forget about the patents owned by OIN and IBM. Worst case scenario IBM buys Red Hat for very little money.
Comment by thebluesgnr — November 18, 2006 @ 8:51 pm