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why software is different

why software is different

Posted Nov 25, 2012 2:11 UTC (Sun) by steffen780 (guest, #68142)
In reply to: why software is different by steffen780
Parent article: Phipps: Stop patent mischief by curbing patent enforcement

Just a small addendum, I am actually in favour of concentrating on software patents. There the ratio of damage compared to the virtually complete lack of any benefit appears to be highest. But patents are a terrible idea in general.


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