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James Hall 48 minutes ago · , Linux users have been wondering what Microsoft's intentions with regard to the presence of VFAT functionality in the Linux kernel might be. The Linux Foundation continues to maintain that Microsoft's VFAT patents are not valid. And of course the United States is one of only a small handful of countries that even recognise software patents. However, according to CNet, the Linux community has recently been taking steps to work around the entire VFAT patent issue. But what is the nature of the VFAT patents, and how can Linux bypass them? The historical point of VFAT MS-DOS and older versions of Windows (versions prior to 95) could only read filenames in the short 8.3 format. VFAT was designed to accommodate the use of older software programs written for MS-DOS and pre-95 versions of Windows by... [read full story]
TOKYO, Nov 26 (Reuters) - The Japanese brokerage unit of Citigroup Inc (C.N) has appointed Brian Mccappin as president and chief executive officer. Mccappin will take up his new position at Citigroup Global Markets Japan on...
Acer Aspire 6920 is one of the best laptops you could possibly buy. It has a Dolby Home Theater which increases the volume and comes with visrtual surround sound. It has empowering technology which is one button that accesses...
Company: Berg Insight AB Industry: Location-based Services (LBS) Location: Gothenburg, Sweden According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, the total value of the global mobile marketing and advertising...
BY Sheri McWhirter smcwhirter@record-eagle.com TRAVERSE CITY -- Another downtown public parking deck may rise on West Front Street, just as Old Town deck construction swings into gear. Traverse City officials are working toward...
