18 Nov 2004
Ballmer Threatens Linux Patent Lawsuits

The business strategy for the new millennium: if you can't beat'em in the marketplace, whip'em in the courtroom.

Today Microsoft warned several Asian countries that using Linux could subject them to lawsuits, claiming that Linux violates '228 patents'. Apparently, Steve Ballmer believes he can enforce U.S. law in Asia.

(link) [Slashdot]

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