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EU Software Patents Dead Again

Posted by timothy on from the happy-news dept.

Joe Blakesley writes "Heise is reporting (in German) that the JURI (legal division of the European Parliament who tend to be more pro-EPO) have voted to invoke Rule 55 for a total restart of the software patents process (going back through the anti-swpat Parliament with a totally new directive) following attempts by the EC to get their directive through by the back door. This is an important victory for democracy and it means we can no longer say that the JURI is out. Also see Groklaw's story."

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  1. Linux users by queef_latina · · Score: -1, Troll
    You're being left in the dust, using an inferior operating system.

    I want to sniff some ASS PANTIES!!!1

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    1. Re:Linux users by X0563511 · · Score: -1, Troll

      I would like to say

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      Only because it is not an inferior operating system. It has its place (EI most of the internet servers) just like Windows (Desktop) and Mac (content creation, from what i know).

      Linux is in the process of becoming desktop-ready. It is almost there. It will not be an "inferior" OS in a couple years.

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  2. Ok. by BaronSprite · · Score: -1, Troll

    I tried to RTFA but I don't speak freaky deaky dutch.

  3. Re:Oh please by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Do you know what you are talking about ?

    No you don't. You don't have a clue, just a silly romantic communist view of the world. Go back to your hole

  4. yu0 faIl it! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

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  5. Intelectual PRIZE. by TapeCutter · · Score: 1, Troll

    I think non-transferable patents would be an excellent idea. Software is more suited to copyright.

    Why does everyone have to pay homage to the creator. If it's for private use then why the hell do I have to pay somebody? If I put together a lawn mower from parts I find at the tip and donate it to charity I'm a hero. Why can't I create something for my own amusement from software/music/dvd's and share it (or gasp the original) with everyone on the planet who is "wired"?

    What would be fair and reasonable compensation would be a mandated gratuity based on the profit a copycat has earned. Not forgeting to keep and even refine "fair use". You would also still have the opportunity to negotiate directly with the creator for bulk licenses. You would not be responsible for any dues incured before a judgement was made against you in the "small claims court". For added kick to deliberate abuse the judgement could come with an IP audit attached. If the 'P' in IP signified "prize" rather than "property" then a free speach, cheap access, internet would have a chance to live up to the Guttenberg V2 tag.

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  6. Patents by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Of course Linus and all the rest FOSS people are against software patents - it would mean that they would have to actually invent and innovate themselves!

    That's just not gonna happen, so innovation on FOSS means no to software patents. How else could FOSS people continue to steal everything?