Microsoft vs. TomTom: It Ain't Over 'Til It’s Over
Apr 01, 2009The patent war between Microsoft and TomTom may be resolved in court, but it hasn't ended. At least that's what the lawyers at the Software Freedom Law Center think, and Jim Zemlin of the Linux Foundation is further considering the implications.
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Mar 31, 2009Microsoft and TomTom Smoke Patent Peace Pipe
Mar 30, 2009The Redmond giant and the Dutch navigation company have agreed on a settlement whereby TomTom will pay Microsoft for the use of some of its patents.
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Mar 26, 2009Linux enterprise Red Hat reports a revenue of $166 million in its fiscal year ending February 28, 2009. The fourth quarter revenue was $16 million.
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Mar 25, 2009The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has announced the winners of its annual free software awards, with Richard Stallman as the presenter.
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