http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/ Engadget Comments for Microsoft and Amazon announce open-source patent agreement, trinkets in exchange for air kisses http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/Feb 23rd 2010 1:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/
Sounds witty and I giggle at the idea of using it.]]>Feb 23rd 2010 2:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/
Amazon broke that by selling the kindle and this is Microsoft saying, pay us for it or you'll pay more in the long run by not getting to sell Windows OS. The same thing happened to Dell with its netbooks. Ever wonder why you never see an HP, Acer or Asus computer sold with linux?

I don't know how I feel about Microsoft's business practices but I can see how it might anger the open source community.]]>Feb 23rd 2010 2:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/Feb 23rd 2010 2:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/
Go to:
http://www.linux-netbook.com/

Search all 3 companies. You'll find Linux Netbook and/or laptops. We all know that ASUS has pushed a complete line of Linux laptops. That has absolutely nothing to do with MS. MS cannot define such specifics on another company, nor are they the 900 Pound Gorilla they used to be in the early-mid 90's. That Gorilla is half it's weight now. And that's why we all see such an increasing balance in competition in the industry these days.

The Amazon strategy is probably a mis-construed agreement since MS will likely leverage the Kindle software in Win7 Phone and future products. They are obviously attempting to put their own branding ahead of the e-book game - And take this in for a moment: What the HELL is Amazon supposed to do after losing e-book agreements with top publishers to Apple???? Of course they'll leverage a bigger brand name to sell their product!! Since MS is not in the e-book game the overall impact will be minimal and I think anyone who isn't reacting from PMS or an emotional-tie to Open Source would easily agree.

But hey, if you're into leveraging digital soapboxes, have a blast.]]>Feb 23rd 2010 2:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/"patent terrorism" is nothing new. Actually, every patent is based on patent terrorism. Don't copy me or I sue you! Welcome to the US legal system.]]>Feb 23rd 2010 4:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/Feb 23rd 2010 5:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/
On that note, I've always been disgusted that patents be enforced in claims against individuals for personal use and against non-profit organizations. If someone patented a simple dispenser, good for the patent owner, but I should be able to build similar for my personal use if I'm up to the challenge (or heaven forbid was using something similar before they submitted the patent), same goes for non-profits. ]]>Feb 23rd 2010 6:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/
About the only time patent disputes happen is if you were making "something similar" and marketing it for sale. Or if you made it for personal use and demonstrated it all over the place as your own invention.

If I invented, and patented, a Wireless Poop Scooper, and then you came along and made the same thing and tried to sell it......you would find yourself in court, and deservedly so.

]]>Feb 23rd 2010 8:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/
That pic is still awesome. Love Windows, but still... awesome.]]>Feb 23rd 2010 10:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/
Joshua Topolsky quote?]]>Feb 23rd 2010 1:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/
Mark Shuttelworth may fancy engadget]]>Feb 23rd 2010 2:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/
And this seems like a really bold (and half desperate) step by Microsoft to start trying to claim Patent right infringements that are being regularly used in the open-source community.

Grow a set Microsoft.]]>Feb 23rd 2010 2:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/
It was actually Topolsky quoting him on the Engadget Mobile podcast, but figured it quotable both ways]]>Feb 23rd 2010 2:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/Feb 23rd 2010 2:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/Feb 23rd 2010 2:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/Feb 23rd 2010 2:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/Business. Period.]]>Feb 23rd 2010 3:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/Feb 23rd 2010 2:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/Those guys are few and far between, obviously, but that's why Linux isn't nearly as popular either.]]>Feb 23rd 2010 8:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/
The reason linux based computers cost the same as the Windows versions is that the OEM is just making you pay the cost that bloatware subsidizes the hardware and license of Windows.

This isn't a hidden cost of linux, you're still paying for exactly what you receive. It's more like an unlocked vs. contract phone.]]>Feb 23rd 2010 1:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/Feb 23rd 2010 3:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/]]>Feb 23rd 2010 4:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/Feb 23rd 2010 4:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/Feb 23rd 2010 6:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/Feb 23rd 2010 8:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/
Is there something wrong with that sentence or is it just me?]]>Feb 23rd 2010 10:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/
Also, isn't this essentially corporate extortion?

"Hey, give us some of your money and we won't sue you"]]>Feb 23rd 2010 11:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/Feb 23rd 2010 3:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/Feb 23rd 2010 4:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/23/microsoft-and-amazon-announce-open-source-patent-agreement-trin/
or couldn't they find a relevant photo?]]>Feb 24th 2010 6:39AM