[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.


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