For one, he CREATED the industry. However, you're missing the point. I'm not expecting you to feel sorry for the guy, he's filthy rich. It's just that the system allows for the exploitation of inventors.
..Or you could use bugmenot. Users across the internet sign up for these "you must sign up in order to view this content" sites. They have a bookmarklet that makes things even simpler.
"We would like to tell you that it works"
"It should work... by Longhorn SP2"
"It Just Works... like shit"
"It works... don't install Firefox though, that fucks it up"
"IT WORKS! IT'S ALIVE!! (release date unspecified)"
"See.. it works... (Quick, Bill turn it off before ol' blue screen comes around)"
I think that the U.S. should do away with the "Credited to" part of patents. Inventors should be able to LICENSE their works to companies, not sell them. Usually, the person who came up with the invention gets screwed, and the corporation makes out with the big bucks.
An example of this is Kary Mullis, who invented PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). PCR is a breakthrough process that allows for specific strands of DNA to be replicated, often up to billions of times, quickly and easily. Mullis got paid $300 million for his invention by a corporation to sign off the patent to them. PCR is now a multi-billion dollar-a-year industry, and the company profits while Mullis watches as he doesn't get a share of the pie and counts his remaining money from 15 years ago.
Actually, you are wrong regarding the American version of "The Office" - you are using your own prejudice and biases against the show. Judge it for its own merits. Granted, the first episode was a bit lackluster (a total repeat of the British premiere), but the following original episodes were very funny. Steve Carell is a comedic genius, he carries the show. The character of Dwight was also very funny, especially in the "Health Care" episode. My favorite scene went something like this:
(A little background information: Michael Scott (Carell/The Boss) didn't want to upset workers by slashing benefits in a new health plan mandated by corporate, so he told Dwight (Assistant to the Regional Manager) to do it. In order to make a fair plan, Dwight asked all the employees to write down any illnesses they have to make sure they're covered.)
Dwight: Who did this? I'm not mad, I just want to know who did it so I can punish them. Jim: What are you talking about? Dwight: Someone forged medical information, and that is a felony. Jim: Woah. 'Cause that's a pretty intense accusation. How do you know that they're fake? Dwight:Uh, Leprosy. Flesh-eating bacteria. Hot dog fingers. Government-created killer nano-robot infection. Workers: (Chuckling) Dwight: Jim, I know it was you. Now either you confess or I'm going to have to interview all of you until I find out the culprit.
You've got to admit, the Americanized "Office" is much better than other British->American TV shows like "Coupling." I'm still trying to erase that one from my mind.
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And he did invent the process of PCR (Google Cache/Highlight).
..Or you could use bugmenot. Users across the internet sign up for these "you must sign up in order to view this content" sites. They have a bookmarklet that makes things even simpler.
"We would like to tell you that it works"
"It should work... by Longhorn SP2"
"It Just Works... like shit"
"It works... don't install Firefox though, that fucks it up"
"IT WORKS! IT'S ALIVE!! (release date unspecified)"
"See.. it works... (Quick, Bill turn it off before ol' blue screen comes around)"
A real pokemaster plays for love of the game, even though it isn't "popular." Poseur.
The game's still popular though, right?
I think that the U.S. should do away with the "Credited to" part of patents. Inventors should be able to LICENSE their works to companies, not sell them. Usually, the person who came up with the invention gets screwed, and the corporation makes out with the big bucks.
An example of this is Kary Mullis, who invented PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). PCR is a breakthrough process that allows for specific strands of DNA to be replicated, often up to billions of times, quickly and easily. Mullis got paid $300 million for his invention by a corporation to sign off the patent to them. PCR is now a multi-billion dollar-a-year industry, and the company profits while Mullis watches as he doesn't get a share of the pie and counts his remaining money from 15 years ago.
(A little background information: Michael Scott (Carell/The Boss) didn't want to upset workers by slashing benefits in a new health plan mandated by corporate, so he told Dwight (Assistant to the Regional Manager) to do it. In order to make a fair plan, Dwight asked all the employees to write down any illnesses they have to make sure they're covered.) You've got to admit, the Americanized "Office" is much better than other British->American TV shows like "Coupling." I'm still trying to erase that one from my mind.