____/ Robt. Miller on Monday 30 July 2007 11:30 : \____
> On 2007-07-29, jim <jim@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
http://www.infopackets.com/channels/en/windows/bills_links_and_more/2007/20070727_microsoft_patent_application_raises_security_concerns.htm
>>
>> If this gets a patent, it will be irrefutable proof that the U.S. patent
>> system is broken to its very core.
>
>
> Not necessarily broken, could be corrupt!
Probably the whole system... it's a self-serving establishment of mutual
favours and two-way protection.
Either way, Microsoft's patents only make them less popular. As someone said
elsewhere today, many of Microsoft /OWN/ customers have reached the stage of
revolt and revoltion. This is a very unhealthy and unstable position to be in.
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~~ Best of wishes
Surely, Microsoft has given up on altruism in the IT industry
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