NOTE FROM KIM:

The first patent-infringement lawsuits
have been filed against Linux.

The Top 6 Surprises at the
Linux Patent Infringement Trial

6> In a sad case of mixed-up identities, Linus Van Pelt gets served with a subpoena.

5> The US Department of Justice argues that Open Source apps constitute an illegal monopoly.

4> Steve Ballmer is removed from the courtroom for his uncontrollable cackling.

3> The defense’s strategy to have a mistrial declared rests entirely on the phrase, “If it doesn’t compile, you must re-file.”

2> Microsoft files “Friend of the Court” countersuit against IP Innovation, alleging copyright infringement on their own patent infringement lawsuits.

and the Number 1 Surprise at the Linux Patent Infringement Trial…

1> In order avoid any conflicts of interest, all court records are being stored on a TRS-80.

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Credits:

Selected from 25 submissions from 9 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:

Bill Livingston, Decatur, AL — 1, 2, 4 (Hat trick!)
Matt Van Opens, Watertown, WI — 3, 4
Ross Bennett, Reedsville, PA — 4
Jim G. Phynn, Horsham, PA — 5
Allen Evans, Cedar Rapids, IA — 6
Kim Moser, New York, NY — List Moderator, Topic