[Teaser] Patent Bait and Switch

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 16, 2024

Software patents are still a threat to Linux. Don't be misled (or fooled) into thinking OIN solves this. IBM et al give a false impression of calm while lobbying for software patents and partnering with Microsoft.

It's safe, I swear in my momma's life

Article coming soon. We just wait for OIN's CEO to respond.

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