In 1988, Apple sued Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard on the grounds that they infringed Apple's copyrighted GUI, citing (among other things) the use of rectangular, overlapping, and resizable windows. After four years, the case was decided against Apple, as were later appeals. Apple's actions were criticized by some in the software community, including the Free Software Foundation (FSF), who felt Apple was trying to monopolize on GUIs in general, and boycotted GNU software for the Macintosh platform for seven years. COUNT 5
QSN1 On what grounds did Apple sue Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard in 1988? ANS1 they infringed Apple's copyrighted GUI QSN2 How was the lawsuit decided for Apple vs. Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard? ANS2 against Apple QSN3 How long did the FSF boycott GNU software for the Macintosh platform? ANS3 seven years QSN4 What are some of the issues Apple cited in the lawsuit against Microsoft and HP? ANS4 the use of rectangular, overlapping, and resizable windows QSN5 What did the FSF feel that Apple was trying to monopolize on? ANS5 GUIs in general