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Using regexp's To Search IDS Data -- Patented

Posted by timothy on from the oh-sure dept.

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!!"

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  1. So by CableModemSniper · · Score: 2, Funny

    this must be why the slashdot search sucks so much. They can't use regexprs to do it!

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  2. Patent Schmatent. by immanis · · Score: 2, Funny

    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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  3. oops.. by zoloto · · Score: 2, Funny

    you typed all that with one hand? damn you're good!

    no, i don't mb either :P