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Re: Microsoft Claimed IP, License Terms, etc.

2004-08-29 08:52:14

Isn't it nice to know that any software we write can be so encumbered and
restricted by unknown agents who claim they invented and own some processing
logic so you can't use that logic yourself?  Patents protect innovation in
software so well.

Perhaps this shows once again that the IETF would do better to adopt
existing protocols that have been field proven before they try to make them
into standards.  Let the code and process logic be in the public domain for
a few years, see how it really works (or doesn't) and let enough time pass
to find out if there are any torpedo patents lurking (they should all have
been granted or rejected, or at least published after that much time).

Harry


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