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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-freebsd-questions@freebsd.org [mailto:owner-freebsd-
> questions@freebsd.org] On Behalf Of jb
> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 8:05 AM
> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
> Subject: Patent hit - MS goes after Linux - FreeBSD ?
> 
> Hi,
> this should not be ignored; sooner or later things will get nasty ...
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/07/25/microsoft_patent_deal_amdocs/
> 
> The sooner FreeBSD gets rid of Linux-based software (apps, tools) in its
> ports, the better. The FB Foundation and Core Team should enact a plan.
> This should actually happen regardless of MS in the shadows and validity
of
> their claims.
> jb
> 

Are you referring to actual Linux-based software or are you confusing
GNU-based software? Remember that Linux is only the kernel, GNU is the OS.