Today's highlights: Others on RIM vs. NTP; Longhorn on Itanium; Skype and E-Plus;
- Microsoft, Seven Networks and Intel Corp. have filed documents in the RIM vs. NTP case. Seven and Intel side with RIM, arguing that US patents should not apply in other countries. Microsoft says they should, otherwise company's could locate "certain aspects of their systems outside the United States, primarily to avoid infringement liability". RCRNews.com
- Longhorn Server for the Itanium processor will be designed for three specific types of tasks: databases, custom jobs, and line-of-business applications. Microsoft has said that "fax server, Windows Media Services, Windows SharePoint Services, file and print servers, and others" will *not* run on Longhorn Server for Itanium. Due 2007. CNET News, Computerworld Australia
- Skype announced a partnership with Germany's E-Plus mobile phone carrier, enabling E-Plus users to use Skype software on their mobile phones to make voice-over-IP phone calls. Available on the monthly flat rate data subscription plan. Available October. Skype
This Briefing was written by Michael Sampson, of Shared Spaces Research & Consulting Ltd. Email or IM Michael to discuss any of these items further.
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