[PLUG] Software News from Europe & Detroit

[Tony Schlemmer]

On Wednesday 22 December 2004 08:48, Rich Shepard wrote:
>    Yesterday, Poland killed the almost-certain decision of the EU to allow
> software patents. Today, the EU's First Court denied Microsoft's request to
> stay the penalties imposed on them while they appeal. See:
>
> <http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=4MPP3MZAHUA2YCRBAEZSFF
>A?type=businessNews&storyID=7159636>
>
>    Also yesterday, here in the US, SCO had its 4Q conference call with
> investors and reported that they will drop the last fragment of their law
> suit against Daimler-Chrysler for "lack of timliness in responding". The
> judge tossed the remainder of that case a while ago.
>
> Looks a lot like a happy holiday season, no?
>
> Rich

It will be intersting what the US government's statement will be, if any, 
regarding the EU's decision given that Microsoft wasn't even given a tiny 
baby slap on the wrist here in the U.S. 

Tony

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Anthony Schlemmer
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