Microsoft puts a figure on open source ‘patent infringements’

Number of the beast Microsoft’s top lawyer says open source software violates exactly 235 entries in the firm’s vast patent portfolio. Continued

Analysis Sky battle self-inflicted Virgin Media used its quarterly conference call last week to throw another tantrum at Sky. What’s ridiculous is that most of Virgin Media’s current problems are self inflicted. The dispute with Sky involves a few tens of millions in fees: that’s dwarfed by the amount of debt the group now carries. Without new capital, the cable giant’s future looks bleak. Continued

TiVo inventor says VC shortfall stymying innovation British technology is being crippled by a lack of venture funding, according to a leading UK entrepreneur who made his fortune in Silicon Valley. Continued