New Linux patch could circumvent Microsoft's FAT patents

Courtesy Linux Today  Thu, 07/02/2009 - 11:04

ars Technica: "The patch, which has undergone extensive legal review by patent lawyers, could make it possible to use FAT on Linux without having to pay licensing fees to Microsoft."

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