off:patent deals ?

[Derek Broughton]

Matthew Flaschen wrote:

> Derek Broughton wrote:
>>> Then they will file a law suit aginst, the other distro's
>> 
>> It's not something you get a chance to stand up for until the lawsuit.
> 
> True, but we can start the lawsuits if we really want to.  Ask a judge
> for a declaratory judgement of non-infringement, then Microsoft
> counter-sues, naming the patents.  Of course, Microsoft knows how to
> drag out litigation, so this is a very expensive move.
> 
I suppose theoretically you're right - but it's got to be cheaper to wait
for MS to strike than to try to preempt it when they may never actually
try.
-- 
derek