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rawgerz
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Wouldn't Linux OS DVR's be exempt from any infringements? I mean Linux is open source so..
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Hingham, MA		 Being open source doesn't mean immunity to patent violations. There have been patent claims against the Linux operating system itself, ignoring any DVR functionality.
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@verizon.net		 There needs to be more dvr competition out there i think dish is gonna win this one.
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Wouldn't Linux OS DVR's be exempt from any infringements? I mean Linux is open source so..
You have to distinguish between the OS and various "support" software and the application software that runs on top of Linux. Dish's DVR software is not open-source, nor does it have to be.
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