[Am-info] Re: MS Source Code
Paul Rickard
pr@ms-bc.com
Fri, 15 Feb 2002 16:26:13 -0500
========== On 2002.02.15 11:47 AM, sturde@az.com typed: ============
>>Let's say somebody is accused of "cracking" Coke's secret formula, and is
>> hauled into court by Coke for alleged patent infringement. Don't you
>>think the judge would want to actually SEE the Coke formula before he
>>renders a decision in the case?
>
>Indeed, but with Coke, its formula is so secret, that it has not patent or
>copyright for it.
This is true. If Microsoft was Coke, only Bill and Steve would know
any specific details about the company's source code.
======== Paul Rickard, Editor of The Microsoft Boycott Campaign =======
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