Microsoft sues FairUse4WM creator

"The application under discussion is FairUse4WM from Viodentia and according to Microsoft, the former, "illegally obtained propriety source code to produce the program called FairUse4WM, sparking fears it could enable consumers to illegally copy digital content," states the story.

But Viodentia is uncowed and unbowed and told Engadget he's "utterly shocked" by the allegation.

"I didn't use any Microsoft source code," the story has him saying. "However, I believe that this lawsuit is a fishing expedition to get identity information, which can then be used to either bring more targeted lawsuits, or to cause other trouble."" -- Read more