off:patent deals ?

[Matthew Flaschen]

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.

Matt Flaschen