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Is the POST Method Patented?
echodave asks: "So, I happened to architect a fairly large website for one of the big three a while back, and I've recently been notified that they're in the midst of a patent infringement lawsuit regarding method="post". It seems that according to this patent , a certain Allan Konrad claims ownership of any model wherein a database is accessed via a client, whether it be web based, client/server based, etc. What's up with that? Through informal discussions, it's been identified that he's essentially claiming ownership of both "POST" and "GET" methods...which are not only used in database related applications, but even something as simple as this form on Slashdot that I'm using to submit this story. Any hints, comments, advice or ideas will be appreciated." Is there anyone in the USPTO checking these things, or can anything get in? -
Star Wars Prequel Bits
Dave Phillips sent us a minor spoiler so sbort now if that bugs ya. "Hosted a chat with Star Wars author Dan Wallace last night, and he had some interesting things to say about the Prequels, LFL in general, and some hints about upcoming books, etc., in the works. in the works. Also, Liam's confirmed for Episode 2: "Lucasfilm has exercised the option in Liam Neeson's contract. The option requires Neeson to be available for 11 shooting days on Episode 2. So, does this mean Neeson will appear in Ep. 2 as a ghost (ie; like Kenobi did in Ep. 5-6)? Who knows? But the option has been exercised and Neeson must make himself available to Lucasfilm. . . Now you are NOT going to here this news anywhere else. And Lucasfilm will probably deny it....AND Neeson's people will act like they havent heard a thing regarding it . . . .BUT, its true." " -
Star Wars Prequel Bits
Dave Phillips sent us a minor spoiler so sbort now if that bugs ya. "Hosted a chat with Star Wars author Dan Wallace last night, and he had some interesting things to say about the Prequels, LFL in general, and some hints about upcoming books, etc., in the works. in the works. Also, Liam's confirmed for Episode 2: "Lucasfilm has exercised the option in Liam Neeson's contract. The option requires Neeson to be available for 11 shooting days on Episode 2. So, does this mean Neeson will appear in Ep. 2 as a ghost (ie; like Kenobi did in Ep. 5-6)? Who knows? But the option has been exercised and Neeson must make himself available to Lucasfilm. . . Now you are NOT going to here this news anywhere else. And Lucasfilm will probably deny it....AND Neeson's people will act like they havent heard a thing regarding it . . . .BUT, its true." "