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European Parliament Clashes Over Software Patents

Posted by michael on from the civilized-debate-as-usual dept.

D4C5CE writes "The European Parliament's Daily Notebook reports on the turbulent final plenary debate this morning regarding a draft Directive to legalize Software Patents (which are currently unlawful under Art.52 (2) (c) of the European Patent Convention). The Notebook quotes some truly bizarre views and arguments (which no doubt you'll take the time to point out to Members of the European Parliament before tomorrow's vote), with some MEPs even claiming to feel harassed because they are suddenly also being lobbied by numerous concerned citizens, rather than solely by industry representatives as usual."

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  1. no way is this fp by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    oh well

    i'll try again

    hi, dad, i'm on slashdot!

  2. hehehe by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    reminds me of an old joke:

    What's the difference between Michael and Europe?

    Europe is full of faggot assholes whereas Michael's asshole is full of faggots.

  3. Linux Is Not Fit For Human Consumption by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    There is no other conclusion that any sane, truthful person can reach other than the sad truth that Linux is just not ready for human consumption.
    It is a ball of confusion that is hopelessly wrapped up in itself and is growing more and more confused by the hour.

    Good bye Linux.
    It has been a nightmare I will not forget nor will I forget to tell anyone who will listen that if they are considering Linux for their operating desk system they should forget it fast unless they too want to become entwined in it's twisted tentacles.

  4. Meanwhile, Back In The States, Amazon... by theodp · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Amazon was granted a patent today for Alternative Browse Graphs, after showing the USPTO how they can be used to find a Marvin the Martian Pez candy dispenser.

  5. FIRST POST! by Incompetent+Troll · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    U-S-A! U-S-A!