Summary: Some quick new facts about the TomTom-Microsoft settlement
IT MAY BE TRUE that the TomTom case is just a history lesson despite OIN's response, but a source has just told us privately that "TomTom paid less the half a million EUR to Microsoft because otherwise they have to file it at the Dutch Tax authorities."
Here is a video from last month. It's about patents and Free software, but we could not produce an Ogg version. ⬆
"In reality, the project includes a new “legal instrument” shifting administrative burden and liability on EPO staff while creating new uncertainty and externalising Amicale activities."
If people reboot their PC or server today, and it relies on "Secure Boot" on Sept. 12 or later, then depending on the firmware there may be trouble ahead
