Microsoft licenses out exFAT file system
Microsoft has started licensing its Extended File Allocation Table (exFAT)
by Emil Protalinski - Dec 10 2009

Microsoft has announced a new licensing program for its Extended File Allocation Table (exFAT) technology. For certain device categories, such as cameras, camcorders, and digital photo frames, the software giant is charging a flat $300,000 license fee, while companies that want to use the format in devices such as phones, PCs, and networks will have to pay a volume-based license fee.
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