On May 14, 3:02 pm, Roy Schestowitz <newsgro...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
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> It's old news and it's only a threat. Among many things, the move by
> Microsoft is intended to scare governments when it comes to using the OLPC
> (e.g. with XO). They wish to make $3 Windows seem like a cheaper option.
>
In many countries, software patents do not exist. In others, they
exist, but there is no realistic way to enforce them. Governments
cannot be held hostage this way, as they can simply repeal any of
their laws which make software patents enforceable, or even simply
exempt themselves.
Dean G.
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