> I think you need to add a qualifier to fruit "and grows above ground". Cause carrots(...)

Bad example, there, because carrots are 'fruit' according to the EU precisely because there is a country (Portugal) in which they make marmelade from it, and else it would violate the rule that says that x% (I always forget the percentage, probably something like 60%) has to be fruit...

Sorry, comparing Linux to Windows is more funny then comparing Linux to TeX. Or at least, I think so ;-0

Kind regards,

Roel

until recently I would have agreed with you.
Until a judge from MY country (a Dutch judge) ruled that Samsung infringed one patent from Apple, which they could get out of by doing an software update....
(hint: scrolling foto's)

Just cureous, do you really believe that the industry is ONLY in danger if Samsung wins?
In my honest opinion, the problem with patents (such as for instance the one that Samsung can get out of by making a change in software...) is already putting the industry in danger...

Kind regards,

Roel

Apple begs to differ.
(Allthough I completely agree with you).

--The problem isn't software patents, the problem is lousy patents.
--There are just as many lousy business practice, gene and physical patents as there are lousy software patents,
--and there are perfectly valid ones of each type.

Pitty slashdot is not Wikipedia, or else I would have thrown in {citation needed} at that last line.

Kind regards,

Roel

I am guessing it is because the first one swinging its fists was the fruit company.
It is like the playing ground at school were everyone is having fun till someone starts throwing punches.
When one of the bullies get one back, the others will sniccer (allthough in reality, in the schoolyard the kids will remain silent
being still afraid of the bully. Here is one situation in which 'internet anonimisity' actually improves the behaviour).

Kind regards,
Roel

Well if you actually read the article and click on the link to gdi's website, you should get this link:

http://www.gd-itronix.com/index.cfm?page=Products:gd300

on which it says:
"With the Android-based operating system, the GD300 easily accommodates current and emerging applications or 'apps' for warfighters, first responders or commercial field service users."

So, they DO make android products. As to whether it is a SCAM: that may still be the case; I have no idea as to what the ratio is between MS products and Android products.
 

Chips,

And I do not like herring, that does not bode well for my intelligence then.
On the other side, it should not be difficult to find groups with noted individuals of exceptional intelligence who do NOT like herring.
(Anyone caring to actually read the wikipedia article? I know, I know, it is against /. tradition, but it IS for a good cause, at least I think so ;-0).

Better yet, make that:

I for one welcome our new site:Slashdot.org

That should really do it ;-0

Kind regards,

Roel