Topic: Patent Lawsuit

John Dvorak argues that Apple's billion-dollar legal victory against Samsung was actually a strategic blunder. By claiming Samsung's phones were identical to the iPhone, Apple effectively marketed Samsung's products as being of equal quality for a lower price. Dvorak compares this to the RIAA's lawsuits against MP3 technology, which only served to increase public awareness and adoption of the format.

A network engineer calls out Apple Inc. as a "douchebag" for its patent lawsuit against HTC and Google. The hosts also share a job referral opportunity for Java and Oracle developers in Reston, Virginia. They encourage listeners to join ongoing monthly donation programs to support the show's growth.