Uninformed people complain about software patents because they are "bad." No one ever quantifies "bad" or defines "bad." They simply label patents as "bad." What these people reason from is the flawed premise that because something is easy to copy (i.e. - I can write code to do that) that it is unworthy of protection. They could not be further from the truth.
And here I thought a lawyer might know the difference between copyright and patents. Yes, you can patent software in the current US legal environment. However, the pace of development in the IT industry is such that this patent effectively removes a way forward for everyone else, even if they independently develop a similar system.
To sell a piece of software you only need to hold copyright on that software (or more correctly, have a license from the copyright holder to do so, but let's not get picky). From my point of view if someone legitimately codes something to do the same thing, without reverse engineering or stealing copyrighted code, they should be able to. What's next, a patent for a self help guide for Windows [Next Version]?
Flame away... I'm expecting a karma hit. But I'll keep writing those software patents and suing the theives (yes -- THEIVES) who infringe them anyway.
For a lawyer you sure can't spell "thieves" very well. I thought pedantic attention to detail was your job?
Why not? I'm sure someone somewhere hates the Simpsons with passion enough to start a small war, and that's all the qualification I need.
Comic Book Guy: "I would, but I'm too busy with this mint condition Chewbacca action figure..."
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Hey, call me a bastard, but when you're trying to tell us how great a management technique you have and how good your communication skills are, wouldn't it make sense to spell correctly? (Quick check for typos in spieling flame:-)
How do you judge a competent engineer when you fail to demonstrate competency in your own lifeblood: communication?
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>Spock I never #snip# ...
Now I know why it's called Slashdot
Uninformed people complain about software patents because they are "bad." No one ever quantifies "bad" or defines "bad." They simply label patents as "bad." What these people reason from is the flawed premise that because something is easy to copy (i.e. - I can write code to do that) that it is unworthy of protection. They could not be further from the truth.
... I'm expecting a karma hit. But I'll keep writing those software patents and suing the theives (yes -- THEIVES) who infringe them anyway.
And here I thought a lawyer might know the difference between copyright and patents. Yes, you can patent software in the current US legal environment. However, the pace of development in the IT industry is such that this patent effectively removes a way forward for everyone else, even if they independently develop a similar system.
To sell a piece of software you only need to hold copyright on that software (or more correctly, have a license from the copyright holder to do so, but let's not get picky). From my point of view if someone legitimately codes something to do the same thing, without reverse engineering or stealing copyrighted code, they should be able to. What's next, a patent for a self help guide for Windows [Next Version]?
Flame away
For a lawyer you sure can't spell "thieves" very well. I thought pedantic attention to detail was your job?
Why not? I'm sure someone somewhere hates the Simpsons with passion enough to start a small war, and that's all the qualification I need.
Comic Book Guy: "I would, but I'm too busy with this mint condition Chewbacca action figure..."
Hey, call me a bastard, but when you're trying to tell us how great a management technique you have and how good your communication skills are, wouldn't it make sense to spell correctly? (Quick check for typos in spieling flame :-)
How do you judge a competent engineer when you fail to demonstrate competency in your own lifeblood: communication?
I did my first F7c (Hard UK E6 6b, not sure of the US grade)
F7c is around 5.12c/d or around Australian 27-28. There's not a bad conversion chart at http://www.australianbouldering.com/
Hmmm, methinks it's time to dust off the chalk bag (no, that ain't Anthrax!)
You get some really interesting ideas out of some of Simak's (sp?) work. City, and the cities in flight books.
Are you sure you're not talking about James Blish?
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Or are we still boycotting them over the one click thing?
My own fondest memory of Tassie was diving with dolphins at Flinders Island, a day I would like to clone.
My favorite memory would be the map...