In a preliminary ruling, the government rejected Microsoft Corp.’s 1996 patent on technology for saving files on computers using easy-to-remember names.

Microsoft vowed Thursday to appeal the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s decision, setting the stage for what could be long-running negotiations. The office could eventually decide to reject it outright, let it stand or change its scope.

The patent covers technology widely used on computers running Microsoft’s Windows operating system. In more recent years, it has also been used for naming files from devices that work with Windows, like digital cameras and portable music players.

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(Note: I decided to give this article a complex hard-to-remember name to prevent Microsoft’s lawyers from suing)

From a good friend of mine, and my FAVORITE ranter:

Can I just say that I am sick to death of the expression ‘I heart…’ – especially when a symbol is used to represent the heart.

I <3 John Kerry? WTF!

Normally I would post a poll in the interest of vindication, but there is just no viable option here.

THE INFATUATION WITH ‘HEARTING’ THINGS MUST CEASE TO EXIST.

Disclaimer: I am not a HUGE fan of journals. However, if you enjoy a witty, well written ranting, my friends you need to read more…