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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. Too late... by jeffkjo1 · · Score: -1, Redundant

    SCO already has a patent on protesting against software patents. Pay up or face the music.