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Well, I don't think it is based on PR (The vast majority of Apple's customers don't know or don't care about lawsuits). Microsoft has been doing a pretty good job of getting companies using Linux to license its IP without needing to go to a lawsuit. I have very little doubt that any company that doesn't enter into an agreement will end up in court. I wouldn't bet against Microsoft charging phone vendors a fee for using Android. Microsoft has already hosed vendors in other spaces (e.g. Plays for Sure).