The current software patent system is far from ideal; it is damaging to open source software. But I do not see how it can be improved. Removing software patents entirely is out of the question. If I create a technology I would want to prevent others from using it. I want it to be exclusive to my company's software. I created it and it is for ME to do as I please with.
I can see why the EU has made the decision it has and why Ireland supports it.
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Posted by: opteron_user on May 21, 2004 04:12 AMI can see why the EU has made the decision it has and why Ireland supports it.
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