Oracle v. Google and the most relentlessly litigated email ever
Back in July, which seems like light-years ago in Oracle's Java software patent and copyright infringement suit against Google, U.S. District Judge William Alsup of San Francisco federal court read aloud in open court portions of a seemingly damning August 2010 e-mail from Google engineer Tim Lindholm. Lindholm had written to Andy Rubin, the Google vice-president in charge of the Android operating system, that he'd checked out technical alternatives to Java, "and think they all suck," the email said. "We conclude that we need to negotiate a license for Java under the terms we need."
Google, of course, didn't negotiate a license, which is why Oracle soon thereafter filed its sweeping suit. Alsup warned Google at that July hearing that the Lindholm email was going to be trouble if the case went before a jury. "You are going to be on the losing end of this document," the judge said.
Lake Houston Area Event Calendar
On the evening of Nov. 8 at 6 p.m., a number of community women will be feted at Kingwood Country Club with a dinner, a beautiful fashion show, shopping at the Aggie moms boutique, and a chance to win many wonderful prizes. The fashion show will feature models wearing holiday dresses, formals, prom dresses, and bridal fashions from Once Upon a Time Bridal and Formal. More casual fashions will be presented by Dirt Road Divas. There will be many winners at the "Black and White Night" Banquet. There are a number of raffle baskets including an 8" Vizio Tablet, a ceramic gingerbread house and ornaments from Cracker Barrel, four beautiful Vera Bradley bags from Alspaugh's, a basket of gardening items, and a basket of Tex-Mex gift certificates from area Mexican food restaurants. Also offered will be a silent auction with many items ranging from purses from Fabulous Things and Cyrese and Co. to a Fire Pit, a chainsaw, and a leaf blower from Lowe's Kingwood. Also in the silent auction are a weekend package from Homewood Suites Kingwood, a Pandora bracelet and charm, dance lessons from Fred Astaire studios, a massage package from Massage Heights, a basket from Aggieland Outfitters, a limo ride and wine and cheese party from Dirt Road Divas, and a stay for Breakfast package from the Houston Airport Marriott. There are many more prizes and there will be lots of winners. All area women are invited to attend. It will be a great girl's night out for family and friends , and a great way to support the Aggie moms charities. Tickets are on sale at Alspaugh's Sterling Events and from Kingwood Humble area Aggie moms board members or by calling 281-727-6397.