Patents

[Guido Heumann]

Lindsay schrieb:
> Patents
> The only way to fight back against these software patent advocates is to
> think up idea's, get together with friends and supporters and patent all
> your idea's.   That way, when these multinational rat-bags go to patent
> an idea - you've already done it.
> 
> Its cheaper to patent things than it is to object to the patents.  So
> why not.  Get a good patent lawyer and hoe into it.
> 
> Linz
> 
> 

Hi Linz,

software patents is a bad thing. I think it's not a good way to try to
obtain _more_ patents than the "evil" other side, because this is was
strengthens the hole patent/intellectual property system. Besides, you
can't win this fight against the megacorps and their attorneys.

I think it's better to _publish_ all your ideas as early as possible, so
that there is enough prior art that new patents cannot be claimed.

Your programs would still be protected against "rip-offs" by the
almighty copyright.

Cheers,
Guido