Software patents, in particular, are very ripe for abuse. The whole system encourages big corporations getting thousands and thousands of patents. Individuals almost never get them.
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I don't try to be a threat to MicroSoft, mainly because I don't really see MS as competition. Especially not Windows-the goals of Linux and Windows are simply so different.
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What this quote means
Linus Torvalds emphasizes that Linux and Windows serve different purposes and are not direct competitors.
In this quote, Linus Torvalds expresses his perspective on the relationship between Linux and Microsoft, specifically Windows. He suggests that rather than viewing Microsoft as a rival, he sees the two operating systems as catering to different audiences and goals. This statement reflects the diversity in technology and the idea that different systems can coexist without being in direct competition, as they aim to fulfill different needs in the tech ecosystem.
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LinuxWindowsCompetitionTechnologyOperating Systems
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In a tech conference to highlight the value of diverse operating systems.
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