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Protests Delay European Software Patent Vote

Posted by simoniker on from the protesters-certainly-very-persistent dept.

vinsci writes "According to CNET News, 'The European Parliament has delayed voting on a controversial software-patents directive, following protests and criticism by computer scientists and economists.' ZDNet UK adds: 'Warnings that a controversial directive could devastate European software businesses have struck a chord with MEPs. The European Parliament has delayed voting on a controversial software-patents directive... the vote, originally planned for Monday, will now take place at a plenary session starting on 22 September.' Wired also has a story on the protests."

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  1. So by ErikZ · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    If subscribers to slashdot get to see the story before anyone else, why aren't there any posts?

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    1. Re:So by sperling · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Because subscribers dont get to post before others... Just see the story.

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  2. Also, Protests Delay by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    My First Post.

  3. News to me by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    fp

  4. YOU FAIL IT!!!!1!!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    and fuck the GNAA

  5. Delay by Crazy+Eight · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    Burning Man ruled!

    Psyche! Off topic, burn-karma-burn, pun intended, so long suckers, etc...

  6. MOD PARENT UP +5 ACCURATE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic