Lexmark Sues 24 Companies Over Toner-Cartridge Patents 294
eldavojohn writes "Remember back in 2003, when Lexmark tried to use the DMCA to stop aftermarket toner cartridges from being produced? Well, they're now suing 24 companies for infringing on 15 patents they have on toner cartridges. The article also notes that Lexmark has been filing lawsuits over patent infringement on formulas for their inks."
GOOD !! I'M TIRED OF CHEAP INK RIDING COATTAILS !! (Score:2, Funny)
Lexmark, HP, Canon, and Kodak all deserve the money gotten for their ink. It's only fair. I say, and I am sure most of slashdot is with me, what's GOOD FOR LEXMARK IS GOOD FOR CONSUMERS !!
Lexmark on Linux (Score:5, Funny)
I called their tech support after trying to get one of their printers to work on Linux. This was before I found out that they use a non-standard and proprietary way to communicate between computer and printer.
The tech asks me if I'm using Windows XP or Vista. I say I'm using Linux. He's says "Windows Linux?" "No, just Linux." "Oh, okay, Windows 98." From there he proceeded to give me help based off the idea that I was running Microsoft Windows 98 Linux Edition.
Re:Lexmark on Linux (Score:3, Funny)
When people don't understand what you're talking about, they assume stuff and then try to help you anyway [xkcd.com].
Unicorn Blood (Score:1, Funny)
Its not just for inkjet printers anymore.
Re:Lexmark on Linux (Score:5, Funny)
Or, if you're Linus Torvalds, Windows Me.
Re:Lexmark still sells printers? (Score:1, Funny)
Seconded, just make sure you don't accidentally order sewing equipment.
Re:Complete the limerick ... (Score:5, Funny)
Who said to a purchasing moaner
"If you like it or not
This lock-in we've got
Will give all the lawyers a boner."
Solution to this madness (Score:1, Funny)
The solution:
print at work.
Re:Please... (Score:3, Funny)
Can I at least accept the spaces between the words in a Slashdot summary? :)