September 16, 2003, 04:59
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Two points. A redesign would only be necessary if the patent holder does not license Microsoft or anyone else to use the patent.
That seems highly unlikely.
Second, I have always thought that patents were the best way to allow independent software companies to develop their products and protect their innovations from being stolen by Microsoft. I assume, but do not know, that the present case is one such case where Microsoft stole the ideas developed by a small software developer. If this is the case, the present patent case represents a real plus because it gives the small guy hope that he can get justice.
I think Che, the commie, is on the wrong side of this issue. He should be on the side of the worker against the mammoth corporation.
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September 16, 2003, 06:12
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Those are not workers, those are greedy bastards looking for a quick buck.
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September 16, 2003, 06:26
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September 16, 2003, 07:24
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Oh cool. I'll patent the carbon atom. 
While I am at it, I will also patent the oxygen and the hydrogen atom as well. 
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(\__/) 07/07/1937 - Never forget
(='.'=) "Claims demand evidence; extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence." -- Carl Sagan
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September 16, 2003, 07:47
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down with eolas.
i have to say that in my opinion, this patent is as ridiculous as the patents for links and for jpegs.
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September 16, 2003, 09:09
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Originally posted by JCG
I'm not going to "update" any of my browsers when these changes are made effective then, tough luck...
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Be careful. I wasnt paying attention and I clicked 'yes' on a ie update a while back. It installed ie6 and it hasnt worked properly since.
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September 16, 2003, 09:59
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we're bloody screwed
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September 16, 2003, 10:39
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Originally posted by Q Cubed
down with eolas.
i have to say that in my opinion, this patent is as ridiculous as the patents for links and for jpegs.
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JPEG is a real patent though, unlike that bogus BT claim of hyperlink and the Eolas business.
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(\__/) 07/07/1937 - Never forget
(='.'=) "Claims demand evidence; extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence." -- Carl Sagan
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September 16, 2003, 10:44
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well, true. but i still find it heinous that they were trying to litigate and extract profits from it after years of doing jack ****.
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September 16, 2003, 10:46
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It's the same case here. The patent was bought by an "IP" company looking for quick $$$. 
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(\__/) 07/07/1937 - Never forget
(='.'=) "Claims demand evidence; extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence." -- Carl Sagan
(")_(") "Starting the fire from within."
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September 16, 2003, 10:47
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Patents should work like trademarks in that respect.
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September 16, 2003, 17:08
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I just purchased the trademark rights to the name "Apolyton".
I also patented the idea of "threaded discussion."
You will all hear from my attornies momentarily.
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September 16, 2003, 17:47
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hahaha, I've got you all beat!
I'm going to issue a patent for the idea "patent" and anyone who has ever patented anything will have to pay me!
My first order of business will be suing the **** out of the RIAA..........
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