Microsoft claims rights to Opengl

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OpenGL, a widely used cross-platform graphics standard, may be subject to more restrictive licensing following recent claims by Microsoft that it owns patents to technology critical to the specification. While it is as yet unclear how Microsoft intends to pursue its claims, the matter underscores the increasing difficulty of creating high-tech industry standards of all kinds, particularly those that are intended to be widely available and royalty-free.

Microsoft is at it again
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ElDonAntonio

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Oh lord...I just can't believe this. I don't think any company in history has been as aggressive and shark-like as Microsoft. They just seem to try and make a buck EVERYWHERE.
I wonder when we'll get to see Microsoft food.
 

ElDonAntonio

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This "repost" thing with letters in bold is really getting lame. Grow up guys, just say so if it's a repost and post a link. You're just bumping reposts.
 

singh

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Originally posted by: ElDonAntonio
This "repost" thing with letters in bold is really getting lame. Grow up guys, just say so if it's a repost and post a link. You're just bumping reposts.

Here: OpenGL/MS
 

BD231

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Originally posted by: ElDonAntonio
This "repost" thing with letters in bold is really getting lame. Grow up guys, just say so if it's a repost and post a link. You're just bumping reposts.

I'll say, I've been wondering just what in the h*ll the bold letter's were about in a bunch of thread's I saw. Sorry for the repost, didn't think this was an "off topic" worthy post.
 

n0cmonkey

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Originally posted by: bdog231
Originally posted by: ElDonAntonio
This "repost" thing with letters in bold is really getting lame. Grow up guys, just say so if it's a repost and post a link. You're just bumping reposts.

I'll say, I've been wondering just what in the h*ll the bold letter's were about in a bunch of thread's I saw. Sorry for the repost, didn't think this was an "off topic" worthy post.

You mean it actually has content?!
 

LongCoolMother

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Originally posted by: ElDonAntonio
Oh lord...I just can't believe this. I don't think any company in history has been as aggressive and shark-like as Microsoft. They just seem to try and make a buck EVERYWHERE.
I wonder when we'll get to see Microsoft food.

yep
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joohang

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Originally posted by: ElDonAntonio
Oh lord...I just can't believe this. I don't think any company in history has been as aggressive and shark-like as Microsoft. They just seem to try and make a buck EVERYWHERE.
I wonder when we'll get to see Microsoft food.

Would you like fried bugs with that? ;)

BTW, we provide free patches for our broken tacos. Just glue on this bread with our special sauce. Please remember that your taco must be activated prior to your consumption. Thank you for ordering from Microsoft Tacos. Tacos the way you want it. :D
 

ElDonAntonio

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Originally posted by: joohang


Would you like fried bugs with that? ;)

BTW, we provide free patches for our broken tacos. Just glue on this bread with our special sauce. Please remember that your taco must be activated prior to your consumption. Thank you for ordering from Microsoft Tacos. Tacos the way you want it. :D

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAH :D
 

DaveSimmons

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Originally posted by: joohang
Originally posted by: ElDonAntonio
Oh lord...I just can't believe this. I don't think any company in history has been as aggressive and shark-like as Microsoft. They just seem to try and make a buck EVERYWHERE.
I wonder when we'll get to see Microsoft food.

Would you like fried bugs with that? ;)

BTW, we provide free patches for our broken tacos. Just glue on this bread with our special sauce. Please remember that your taco must be activated prior to your consumption. Thank you for ordering from Microsoft Tacos. Tacos the way you want it. :D

LOL!
I can imagine also Food 1.0 causing a Blue Scream Of Death in an "insignificant" number of users :D