[ILUG] Re: ILUG sends s/w patents briefing document to Irish MEPs

[Paul Jakma]

On Mon, 21 Mar 2005, Colm Buckley wrote:

> By patenting a basic technique, the patent holder is effectively 
> forcing all other developers to deliberately write inferior 
> software.  Goes against the grain somewhat, no?

Not if you believe in the idea of patents[1] :)

> 	Colm

1. Patent pending, USPTO application 123456-89.

regards,
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