Glenn Maynard wrote: > On Mon, Sep 20, 2004 at 01:33:17PM -0400, Brian Thomas Sniffen wrote: > >>real invention, whether implemented in software or hardware. The RSA >>cryptosystem is a decent example of this. >> >>So there are some legitimate patents, though they're probably a >>minority. But that means that those people do have a legitimate > > I don't believe any patent enforcement against software is legitimate; I > believe that enforcement of a patent against RSA code is just as destructive > and abusive as enforcement against XOR mouse cursor code. (I also concur > with Michael's response.)
For what it's worth, I agree entirely. No software patent is legitimate, and clauses stating that you can't continue to use a piece of Free Software while claiming that software infringes your patent are both Free and desirable. - Josh Triplett
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