The biggest issue with OS isn't technology, support, security, cost, etc. It's patents.
I believe we are just beginning to see companies going after OS programmers, distributers (RedHat), and even end users for patent infringment. The patent doen't even have to be free of prior art, as the cost for individuals or even good sized companies to fight a patent claim is huge.
We have yet to see MS go after any linux companies for the VFAT patents, but my bet is that it's only a matter of time.
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Posted by: walt-sjc on December 17, 2003 12:52 AMI believe we are just beginning to see companies going after OS programmers, distributers (RedHat), and even end users for patent infringment. The patent doen't even have to be free of prior art, as the cost for individuals or even good sized companies to fight a patent claim is huge.
We have yet to see MS go after any linux companies for the VFAT patents, but my bet is that it's only a matter of time.
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