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Using regexp's To Search IDS Data -- Patented
MiniGhost writes "Well... the USPTO is at it again! A recent search of their online patent database reveals a new patent issued on Nov 26, 2002. Apparently cisco has been issued patent #6,487,666, titled 'Intrusion detection signature analysis using regular expressions and logical operators.' So now they are claiming patent rights on the use of regular expressions and logical operators for IDS usage. It's only a matter of time before some corporation patents the stick man now!!"
this must be why the slashdot search sucks so much. They can't use regexprs to do it!
Why not fork?
Cisco can have my regexps when they pry then from my cold, dead hands.
Wait, I have carpal.
Cisco can have my regexps when they pry then from my dead hands.
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...for the most widely used thing in the world. If an action can be patented, and it can, then I aim to patent masturbation - in all forms - male, female, mutual, etc. Everybody does it. Those who admit will have to pay royalties to me, and those who don't admit it will be sued because they are liars and are not paying royalties.
1. patent masturbation
2. hope porn sites exist on the internet
3. wait...
4. wait...
5. not yet!
6. just a minute
7. Profit!!!!!!!!
Ahhhh. Now give me royalties.
How are you going to keep them down on the farm once they've seen Karl Hungus?
you typed all that with one hand? damn you're good!
:P
no, i don't mb either