Holy...I never would have seen this coming...

[tlmiller]

​Microsoft open-sources its patent portfolio

https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft ... portfolio/

I'm genuinely amazed.

[CaptNoize]

Too little,too late. The "genie" is out of the box. Micro flop made Billions over the years,selfishly gouging the general consumer,outsourcing it's support to 3rd world countries,and causing functional hardware to fill up landfills. Now that Linux has them on the "ropes" ,they're trying to do damage control. This is just another ploy to keep some of the market share. Rest In Pieces...Windblows

[tlmiller]

well, windows & office patents actually AREN'T open sourced...

But the fact that they'd actually do it, just shocks me. They're open-sourcing 60,000 patents!!

[crosscourt]

The tech site Looks like I work for had some sources about this happening but youve got to really cover your bases before you post so they waited.
Looks like all the sources were dead on.

[crosscourt]

Heres a different perspective you may want to read, www.lxer.com/module/newswire/ext_link.php?rid=261603

[CaptNoize]

I can hear the bell tolling for Microflop ...it's just a matter of time. And don't EVER think Microflop loves Linux. If you believe that total lie,you probably want to buy Oceanside property I own in Arizona.... The author of that review hit the nail on the head. The 800 pound gorilla has met it's match with Linux. It's like a good ToHo movie....and Microslop's demise is coming soon.

[crosscourt]

The techrights article above really explains why this move in fact is blowing smoke and really doesnt change the overall situation much at all.

[tlmiller]

It changes it pretty huge for the members of the OIN that do Android

[crosscourt]

Yes it does tlmiller.