I thought Pateents told you how to do something and had to be explicit enough that you could build it. Most of the software patents that I've seen describe an idea but in no way describe how to implement it.
So saying using a do while loop to increment a counter to count records (ok major prior art I know) would be a valid patent. Saying a method of clicking a button to add an item to a shoppiung cart and check out would not.
Shouldn't you have to describe in depth the method.
Thats the problem with software patents, they are too much like trade secrets. I think if you want to patent software you should have to submit the actual source code as that is the method. If you would rather hide the source then you cannot patent it. and who cares if people see it you have a patent on it.
The problem is they are not charging you for a cd with the source code, they are charging you for a subscription to their service (ie updates). and to gewt the source code for a binary you have already bought you must subscribe to their forum and updates to recieve a download of the code. I think that requiring the purchase of a subscription is a "further restriction".
In the Navy they use a system called a Red Tag systems. When you are working on equipment and you must kill the power to it you put a Red Tag on it and anyone who violates a red tag suffers severe consequences (up to court martial) So if your dad did not tag the fuse box and decided to work on the radar system (live radar will kill you if you stand in front of the dish) he was not following navy procedure.
I've seen the outcome when the Red Tag procedure is not followed, it cost a friend of mine his hand.
While installing 3 Dell power edge 2650's in a relay rack the lag bolts ripped out of the ply wood floor (I had asked for 3 layers of 3/4 inch plywood subfloor I got one) and the rack toppled over on to me. The cost, for my boss it was the three servers (under warrenty), for me it was a broken shin and ankle. Only time I have had a computer send me to ther emergency room, the whole time I was cursing out my boss.
If anyone has a spare gmail invite send it my way, (robert (at) alien (dash) tongue (dot) com)
Since when are ISP's Common Carriers. Last I heard ISP's fall under the definition of Enhanced Service Provider. If this has changed someone please let me know.
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Why is this insightful. It's not like you have any say n the prosecution of the criminal that is the district attorney and if he has the evidence available you can be sure he will use it. I would say you won't get anything stolen from you returned but if the evidence is there the state will use it to put someone in jail.
Whether or not you have money makes no difference as you are not the one behind the suit infact most likely you are not even involved.
I would think under current laws that installing an undisclosed backdoor onto someone elses property would be akin to using a trojan to allow access to anothers system. Just becaujse they sell the system does not give them the right to access to it after it is sold. I can see no beneficial reason for this as most consumer routers have a hardware reset that reloads the factory defaults.
Why can't this egotistical bastard ever release his earlier works with their original content. Why must he always try and change, modify, (attempt to improve but usually fail miserably) his works. Can he not show pride in his work or does he look back and only see failure. I mean please these are the films that allowed him to create his empire.
Regarding this What I also remember is a $1000 (US) bet between the author of the book and a professor who's name escapes me at the moment. The bet was that the cost of a cross section of commodities, picked by the author, adjusted for inflation, would be LOWER in 20 years than they were at the start of the bet. The book's author lost. Every time, he lost.
The bet was not really a cross section of commodities it was 5 metals (copper, chrome, nickel, tin, and tungsten). Things that weren't taken into account were increased efficiency in mining processes , new recycling processes , and a variety of other influences. I would not take the Simon-Ehrlich bet to seriously as very few other factors were taken into account when deciding the outcome.
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So if there are 15 different ways to do it the on click patent covers them all?
By your logic:
"A device to turn the contained combustion of a volatile fuel to rotary motion " describes the internal combustion engine.
Saying a method of clicking a button to add an item to a shoppiung cart and check out would not.
That's pretty ordinary skillish.
If thats pretty ordinary skillish then it is obvious and not patentable.
I thought Pateents told you how to do something and had to be explicit enough that you could build it. Most of the software patents that I've seen describe an idea but in no way describe how to implement it.
So saying using a do while loop to increment a counter to count records (ok major prior art I know) would be a valid patent. Saying a method of clicking a button to add an item to a shoppiung cart and check out would not.
Shouldn't you have to describe in depth the method.
Thats the problem with software patents, they are too much like trade secrets. I think if you want to patent software you should have to submit the actual source code as that is the method. If you would rather hide the source then you cannot patent it. and who cares if people see it you have a patent on it.
So they say, but at 108 per share I don't see a lot of common folk being able to jump on the IPO
The problem is they are not charging you for a cd with the source code, they are charging you for a subscription to their service (ie updates). and to gewt the source code for a binary you have already bought you must subscribe to their forum and updates to recieve a download of the code. I think that requiring the purchase of a subscription is a "further restriction".
But I guess thats for the courts to decide.
insightful my ass that's just common sense
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Exactly, He twists the truth to his own needs as much as the next man, but at least he admits to it.
No, I agree with the parent. No one in a position of power tells the entire truth. They use the facts that support their position and ignore the rest.
Competitions, not really sports. They are designed to find out who is the best and most fit.
Umm why just male gene. Can females not engage in a sport?
As of April 21, 2004 Verisign still owned Network Solutions, here is proof
I know Verisign acquired Network Solutions in 2000 but I dod not know they dumped them recently. Any sources?
otherwise Microsoft or someone will buy it all up and ruin it.
A company far more evil than Microsoft has already done this.
Nice Fearmongering. Hmmm Let's see, story about possible unknown microbes. Nope not scary. Oh I know add terrorism to the mix.
Sheesh get a life
In the Navy they use a system called a Red Tag systems. When you are working on equipment and you must kill the power to it you put a Red Tag on it and anyone who violates a red tag suffers severe consequences (up to court martial) So if your dad did not tag the fuse box and decided to work on the radar system (live radar will kill you if you stand in front of the dish) he was not following navy procedure.
I've seen the outcome when the Red Tag procedure is not followed, it cost a friend of mine his hand.
While installing 3 Dell power edge 2650's in a relay rack the lag bolts ripped out of the ply wood floor (I had asked for 3 layers of 3/4 inch plywood subfloor I got one) and the rack toppled over on to me. The cost, for my boss it was the three servers (under warrenty), for me it was a broken shin and ankle. Only time I have had a computer send me to ther emergency room, the whole time I was cursing out my boss.
If anyone has a spare gmail invite send it my way, (robert (at) alien (dash) tongue (dot) com)
Umm one?
Hey that's not nice.
Since when are ISP's Common Carriers. Last I heard ISP's fall under the definition of Enhanced Service Provider. If this has changed someone please let me know.
BASE stands for Building, Antennae, Span (Bridge), and Earth
Why is this insightful. It's not like you have any say n the prosecution of the criminal that is the district attorney and if he has the evidence available you can be sure he will use it. I would say you won't get anything stolen from you returned but if the evidence is there the state will use it to put someone in jail.
Whether or not you have money makes no difference as you are not the one behind the suit infact most likely you are not even involved.
I would think under current laws that installing an undisclosed backdoor onto someone elses property would be akin to using a trojan to allow access to anothers system. Just becaujse they sell the system does not give them the right to access to it after it is sold. I can see no beneficial reason for this as most consumer routers have a hardware reset that reloads the factory defaults.
Thought you might like the link
http://www.greymatter.org/satanichamsterdance/
Why can't this egotistical bastard ever release his earlier works with their original content. Why must he always try and change, modify, (attempt to improve but usually fail miserably) his works. Can he not show pride in his work or does he look back and only see failure. I mean please these are the films that allowed him to create his empire.
Regarding this
What I also remember is a $1000 (US) bet between the author of the book and a professor who's name escapes me at the moment. The bet was that the cost of a cross section of commodities, picked by the author, adjusted for inflation, would be LOWER in 20 years than they were at the start of the bet. The book's author lost. Every time, he lost.
The bet was not really a cross section of commodities it was 5 metals (copper, chrome, nickel, tin, and tungsten). Things that weren't taken into account were increased efficiency in mining processes , new recycling processes , and a variety of other influences. I would not take the Simon-Ehrlich bet to seriously as very few other factors were taken into account when deciding the outcome.
Just went to Cumberland Farms (convienence store)
Gas 2.12
Milk 2.89
I have not seen these 3+ dollar gallons of milk