Hi, As i mailed previously to the list, i am working on a new programming language.When generalised it is a new way to look at programs(i am not sure if i can call it a paradigm yet).
I have a very basic model of the language in the workings(should be completed in a few days) and there is a conference on the horizon. I want to do the following things with this work, publish the paper in a conference, get a patent, GPL the implementation.If things are right, a start up too. I am confused about the order in which i should be doing these things. I also do not know, if a patent and GPL can co-exist.I am not very much inclined in making money on my patent, but i only want to have one.Any pointers on this issue will be extremely helpful as i am stuck at the moment. If someone specialised on this issue, i can contact them off list. Some basic questions that i need immediate answers to are: - Does sending a paper for review at a conference prevent me from applying for a patent? - Also, how much can i tell about my work on a public forum like a mailing list? -Suman
