Re: [Dri-devel] SGI transfers 3D graphics patents to MS

[Mike W. <we...@cs...>]

Conversely, if  "MS considers OpenGL to be dead and buried,
period", it seems that Bill would be "bit silly" to want to 
spend $62.5 to become the owner of said dead + buried
technology!!  

Mike

Gareth Hughes wrote:
> 
> Philip Brown wrote:
> >
> > but I would say that microsoft DOES want to kill OpenGL,
> > since then they
> > would control the only useful 3D API.
> > It's all about creating monopolies. (so he can build hotels?)
> 
> Allen's original statement made the point that MS considers OpenGL
> to be dead and buried, period.  They've fought that battle, and in
> their mind, won.  If this is the case, suggesting MS is out buying
> patents to kill off the DRI seems a bit silly...
> 
> -- Gareth
> 
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