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Re:Facebook To Buy Opera? Maybe. by smashing on Friday May 25, 2012 @12:14PM (#4024130)
I think it is becoming increasing clear, especially with the Yahoo patent suit, that Facebook desperately needs a patent portfolio. Additionally, what makes you so certain Facebook doesn't needs patents? Please, explain.
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Re:Facebook To Buy Opera? Maybe. by deno on Friday May 25, 2012 @12:20PM (#4024155)
If they need a patent portfolio is beside the point. They don’t have a browser and are shopping for one, any patents they acquire would only be a bonus at that time.
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Re:Facebook To Buy Opera? Maybe. by smashing on Friday May 25, 2012 @12:28PM (#4024198)
Why does Facebook need a browser? This is a space I would honestly never consider them "innovating" in.
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