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Old 10-07-2003, 10:54 PM  
Bladewire
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Due to patent infringement Microsoft is changing IE...

Think you're immune to a patent lawsuite? Think again...

"The technology allowed for the embedding of small interactive programs such as "plug-ins" or "applets," into World Wide Web documents. Such programs are central today to online commerce as they power everything from banner ads to interactive customer service. "

REDMOND, Washington (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. said it will make technical adjustments to its Web browsing software as a result of an August ruling that the software giant infringed on a patent licensed by Eolas Technologies Inc.

Microsoft, which is appealing the ruling and the $520 million federal jury award to Eolas, said Monday the changes will be built into new shipments of Internet Explorer -- which comes with the Windows operating system -- starting next year.

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