#1 - But this is the FAT file system. It's old, need of retirement, and all but worthless
Considering basically all removable media aside from CDR's use FAT or FAT32, I wouldn't exactly call it worthless.
The fact of the matter is, Microsoft invented the technology. Why should they not be able to cash in on tons of other people who are making money of their technology, regardless of how old it is.
Patents typically expire either every 7 years, or every 14 years, depending on the patent category. Microsoft is well within their rights, and the fact that the free software community is bitching and moaning is quite ironic, since they seem to value "giving credit" above all else.
I say, put your money where your mouth is. You want to take advantage of other people's code, you should follow their rules just like you expect them to follow yours.
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