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Re:RealNetworks crushes Dutch webmaster for hyperlink by cezar_sl on Thursday August 25, 2011 @02:17PM (#2925869)
Well, they did cost him enough for him not to be able to buy a house.

I can't believe something like this is happening. It's not like RealAlternative stole their code. You don't see Apple griefing about QuickTimeAlternative, and that uses it's full name.

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Re:RealNetworks crushes Dutch webmaster for hyperlink by darklajid on Thursday August 25, 2011 @02:19PM (#2925882)
Maybe. I skimmed the article and it seems he has to provide a lot of money upfront.

No idea about the dutch legal system, but it seems that the loser pays for the legal costs of the winner (as it should be in my book). So - since the claim ist totally bogus and idiotic, I'd expect him to get all the money back and RM to pay for it.

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Re:RealNetworks crushes Dutch webmaster for hyperlink by Daps0l on Thursday August 25, 2011 @04:50PM (#2926377)
"but it seems that the loser pays for the legal costs of the winner"

Not always, and often only a part of the costs. The judge decides about this depending on the case.

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