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SearchEnterpriseLinux: Linspire Attorney: Microsoft’s Anti-Linux FUD, Suits ‘Follow the Money’

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Oct 28, 2004

“Linspire got $20 million from Microsoft in a settlement after
Microsoft sued Linspire for using the Lindows name. Is it unusual
for the company being sued in a trademark infringement case to end
up with a $20 million settlement?

Daniel R. Harris: Yes, it is. I can’t say more
about the settlement, due to its terms, which have been published,
but it is very, very unusual…”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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