News Microsoft 'warns of Linux claims'

Monkey-boy Ballmer is at it again - this time trying to put the wind up Asian Governments over possible IP infringements from using Linux. Of course, the Penguinistas are having none of it. This from the Beeb:

Microsoft has reportedly told Asian governments that they could face intellectual property rights claims if they use free software such as Linux.

Reuters said chief executive Steve Ballmer told Asian leaders Linux violated at least 228 patents. The Linux community disputes these claims.

Mr Ballmer said countries using Linux which entered the World Trade Organisation would be at risk.

Several companies have been threatened with lawsuits for using Linux.

US firm SCO, the company behind the threats, says Linux includes some code to which it owns rights, although the firm is losing its financial backers and has been reluctant to show any proof of its claims.

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