What have we forgotten? The costs.... (Score 1)

I think one of the single biggest problems that we aren't seeing are what are the "costs" of this litigation? My biggest concern is that the focus of the Linux movement is forced to be split from innovation and battling MS FUD. To, having to continue to innovate, battle MS FUD and fend off the lawyers. Wouldn't you rather see more money going to developers and people marketing Linux, then sending more money to the lawyers? We need to change minds by proving we have a superior product and develop a competitive product. And it seems to me that this uncertainty can only draw focus away from growth. But that's just my 2 cents.