I dont think any free software has to disappear because of software patents.
Software patents cover only the commercial use, If you write software and dont sell it as it is mostly the case with sourceforge projects, or if you use the software for noncommercial purposes software patents dont affect you.
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I dont think any free software has to disappear because of software patents. Software patents cover only the commercial use, If you write software and dont sell it as it is mostly the case with sourceforge projects, or if you use the software for noncommercial purposes software patents dont affect you.