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Old 10th September, 2009, 05:58 PM
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Linux Foundation to Microsoft: stop secretly attacking Linux
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Linux Foundation executive director Jim Zemlin issued a scathing condemnation of Microsoft's recent attempts to unload Linux-related patents to patent trolls. He calls for the company to "stop secretly attacking Linux" and compete on the basis of quality rather than FUD.

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MS should not be doing this! THIS is Chrisbards bowl of rice! Leave Chris alone MS or face AOA's wrath!!!

( I'm always looking out for you Chris!! ":O}
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Exclamation When Linucs is going down...
In behalf of Microsoft I can say; Linucs looks and works like this creature from the following picture.
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Talking And while I am still here;
Here is what AOA superior knowledge recommends:
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WOW! Cool Windows tools! Can you do that with any site? ":O}
BTW, is Linux appearance the reason MS keeps stealing from them...or are they just greedy evil and lazy...ball's in your court Chris! ":O}
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