[Leaplist] 1.52 billion

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Ray Brunkow wrote:
> Damien McKenna wrote:
>> On 2/23/07 4:43 AM, Fred Moore wrote:
>>   
>>> It looks like this also appeared in the New York Times..  so is most likely
>>> legit.. 
>>> http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/22/microsoft-slapped-with-1-52-billion-payout-
>>> in-mp3-suit/
>>>     
>>
>> The confusing part is that the Fraunhoffer labs alleged for years that they
>> were the legal IP holders and that all licensors had to go through them, now
>> Lucent is saying otherwise and generally looking to cause some major
>> problems for most of the industry.
>>
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> >From what I understand of this case, Fraunhoffer DOES own the rights, 
> but Altec-Lucent now owns them as well as Bell, the 2 
> founders/creators of the MP3 format.
>
> What it looks like to me is Altec-Lucent is losing money fast and they 
> see this as a way to inject cash fast (er) then they can earn it.  I 
> do not know if MS stopped paying for the license or if there is more 
> to it, but this bothers me deeply.
>
> I know MS is known for NOT paying for technologies and for stealing 
> them on more then one occasion, but if MS really has paid for the 
> "rights" to use the MP3 codec, then that should be the end of it, 
> unless as i stated, MS has failed to continue to pay per some 
> agreement with Fraunhoffer and thus they do owe said amount.
>
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The lawyers know something, and the judge will make the decision, unless 
they settle, prior to a ruling.

I have turned 60 years of age, and now, I finally realized how trivial 
is it all, that I have no input or control over.  I can only continue to 
avoid getting mugged in a dark alley by Microsoft. 

So, the only thing that I can do  is  try to promote GNU/Linux, because 
everyone should exercise their Rights of personal freedom to use 
anything, or any tool, or any material as  they please as long as it 
does not intrude upon the rights of others.

Microsoft was multiple convicted, on several continents, and twice in 
the USA, for felony acts against others.  Infringement is one such 
felony act.
Microsoft is a multiple convicted felon and pirate, proven on over 400 
lawsuits in the USA.

I do not deal with felons, as they do not change, nor, reform.  
Microsoft will mug us again, given the chance!  Look at the price 
structure for Vista!  The Ultimate Business Install pack is $399.00 
here, but, in Britain, is priced at 399 British Pounds, and the 
equivalent value, in Australia, NZ, and elsewhere!  Tons of hardware 
doesn't work, and some speculate Microsoft once again "released a beta 
test upon the public".  It is indicative of that corporation,  as it is 
as  bloated and sluggish as is  Microsoft.

Microsoft has two employees on the Parole board, and still has to go for 
two more years of probation, extended by the majority vote of it's own 
employees on the SPECIAL  DOJ Parole Board!  They agreed to abide in the 
"Future" with the rules of software composure and distribution.  That 
lasted a short while!