Microsoft wants royalties from users and distributors of open-source software which it claims violates 235 of its patents reports Fortune magazine. As an example it says the Linux kernel infringes on 42 patents, while its user interface and design elements infringe on a further 65.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says its open-source competitors need to "play by the same rules as the rest of the business" and that "what's fair is fair."
Rather than going to court though, Microsoft seems to be employing a cunning plan which involves "encouraging" large tech companies that depend on Linux to ink patent deals with them. It seems that it'll only be a matter of time before Microsoft starts getting "nasty" with those companies who don't come around to their way of thinking.
NoobFeed author Maisie writes: 1348 Ex Voto seems less like a final work and more like a proof of concept. It has beautiful scenery but is hampered by systems that don't always support the journey they're supposed to help with.
This extremely ambitious open-world adventure swings wildly from incredibly cool to gobsmackingly infuriating.
I’ll probably get this during a sale.
No offense to the devs more directly to gamers, but I love it when gamers hype something up like it’s the second coming and uses it to showcase real non lazy “game developers” and downplay other companies just for that game to be an average-good game lol.
The cope was crazy when it was released, if this was an EA game or Ubisoft, this would of been shredded.
I'm not sure why you think Pearl Abyss gets such a pass compared to EA or Ubisoft. 99% of people out there don't know who Pearl Abyss is, considering that its only claim to fame is Black Desert.
The truth is that this game does a lot of things that 99% of the games out there don't, so people are very willing to forgive some rough edges. It isn't "coping." It's appreciating a game that does something original with a lot of personality in an industry that often lacks both factors.
Funnily, at this point, a low score from the likes of IGN is more a mark of honor than anything else. 😂
It wouldn't. It does most things very very well. Quests are varied, something around every corner to do, full of secrets. Combat is fantastic. Its polar opposites of what an Ubisoft game feels like. Its incredible fun and ive not even unlocked any flying or the cool traversal powers. The cope wasn't crazy the bashing of it by people who hadn't played it was. Went from mixed on steam to very positive once actual players starting rating it.
Like ive said a couple of times the only genuine letdown is the story. But I'm not fussed because everything else is absolutely top notch. It's the most fun I've had in a game since I dont know when. It's beautiful to look at on the pro too. Im 40 hours in and I've done about 4 on the story because I cant stop going seeing what's around the next corner
This is genuinely hilarious 😂 the only criticism is the story. It's absolutely stellar I'm having a ball and can't put it down
Also just getting this doing a sale. I know it's not even close to Skyrim levels or anything like that but maybe still some open world fun in it. But definitely not getting this at full price.
Joy from NoobFeed writes: John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a good, if not perfect, addition to Saber Interactive's collection of cooperative shooters. It has fast-paced, vehicle-based combat that keeps each mission interesting. The story and characters aren't very good, but the gameplay loop of managing waves of zombies, upgrading weapons, coordinating powers, and exploring open environments keeps you coming back.
same rules should apply to all !
if microsoft has to pay for these sort of things as has been reported here before !
then others should have to when its microsoft with the patents !
i'm mean microsoft gives large amounts of its money back in charity, bill & melinda foundation rocks
i hate patents like this !
all im saying is is microsoft have to pay so should others have to pay microsoft !
with any luck this will blow up big time and the patent laws will be changed !
Is it even possible to claim royalties on something that is free?