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Microsoft wants its exFAT file system in the Linux kernel
Martin Iturbide:
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ivan:
It would appear that Ms is trying to take over Linux. It has started by incorporating part of Linux into Win 10 and once everyone is happy about that the trouble will begin - don't forget that Ms claims that both Linux and Android uses some of its patented material and is extorting $$$ from Android phone manufacturers on the strength of that.
I don't see Microsoft changing its ways any time soon especially when people are turning away from Win 10 in favour of Linux.
Martin Iturbide:
Hi
On the other side, it seems interesting joining the OIN. (You don't need to have any patents)
https://www.openinventionnetwork.com/joining-oin/
Specially for all the patents that the organization has.
Regards
Lars:
This also centers around Linux but nothing else.
Martin Iturbide:
Here is a news post about it:
The exFAT filesystem is coming to Linux—Paragon software’s not happy about it
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/03/the-exfat-filesystem-is-coming-to-linux-paragon-softwares-not-happy-about-it
There are no real examples of companies suing companies, only fear.
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