Microsoft claims that free software like Linux, which runs a big chunk of corporate America, violates 235 of its patents. It wants royalties from distributors and users. Users like you, maybe. Fortune's Roger Parloff reports.
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5.04.2007
Dell goes ubuntu
At the end of May, the No. 2 PC maker will begin selling some consumer-focused laptop and desktop models with Ubuntu's new "Feisty Fawn" version of Linux installed, Dell spokesman Kent Cook said. The company announced the Linux move on Tuesday on its IdeaStorm site, launched in February to gather feedback directly from customers about what they want.
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news.com.com
Nokia Sued Over Phone Messaging Patents
A New Zealand-based company has sued Nokia over certain messaging technologies within its phones, claiming the Finnish phone maker is using its technology surrounding data packaging. The suit was filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on Monday. A case by Michael S Sutton Ltd. had previously been filed, but was voluntarily dismissed for an unknown reason.
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