Tag Archives: TomTom

New Linux patch to circumvent Microsoft’s FAT patents

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Arun

If you had followed the legal tussle between TomTom and Microsoft, you would know it was about the implementation of FAT filesystem in TomTom’s GPSes. According to Ars Technica, Andrew Tridgell, one of the lead developers behind the Samba project, … Continue reading →

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Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux patent claims

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Arun

According to TechFlash Microsoft filed suit against TomTom, alleging that the in-car navigation company’s devices violate eight of its patents — including three that relate to TomTom’s implementation of the Linux kernel. Asked if this TomTom case is the start … Continue reading →

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