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Company That Pays Microsoft for Unknown Patents in Linux Joins the Linux Foundation

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Summary: The IBM-led Linux Foundation allows Microsoft to make money from Linux by accepting another member which engages in this questionable practice

BASED on the news [1, 2, 3], LG Electronics has joined the Linux Foundation. This foundation typically accepts anyone regardless of policy on software patents and even an intricate relationship with the company that litigates against Linux. Here is the official announcement:



The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, today announced that LG Electronics is its newest member. LG will participate in the Linux Foundation’s events and community development efforts.


A lot of people may no longer remember LG's treasonous pact with Microsoft. LG is paying Microsoft for Linux (we call it "Ballnux" when that happens) and it is rather discouraging to see many announcements this month about Ballnux devices from LG [1, 2, 3]. Microsoft is making money from both Windows and Android now, thanks to LG. Here is another new phone that's coming.

Details are starting to emerge (translated) about a forthcoming Android-based smart phone from South Korean handset maker LG. From the sounds of it, the LU2300 will fit well with some of the newer "super" phones like the Nexus One and Motorola Droid.


How does Google feel about being taxed by Microsoft (at a manufacturing level) for its operating system? See the Apple vs HTC case, recalling that Microsoft used it to justify extortion against large vendors for Free software that they use. This is what Microsoft does with LG and Samsung, which is also based in Korea. Samsung must be paying Microsoft for Linux boot-up on its new sub-notebooks.

It looks ordinary enough and has largely average performance, though the extra battery life is welcome and the alternative Linux boot-up is fun.


Samsung also has some new Android phones [1, 2, 3], which are being 'taxed' by Microsoft behind people's backs.

If AT&T keeps in line with their recent Android strategy, the Galaxy S could be hampered by lock-downs and restrictions.


Yes, it hardly even feels like Free software. But where is the mainstream media, which is simply not covering the fact that Microsoft makes money from Android by extorting companies like LG, Samsung, and Kyocera? This is a major issue.

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