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EU software patent law

dent · 2004-12-23 09:27:24

I know its something that most people here will be aware of but its the first time I've read it (Head stuck in sand) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4116231.stm I use so many open source products and even contibute to one and it would be a nightmare to see this law go through. Wonder if the boards concept has been…

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I know its something that most people here will be aware of but its the first time
I've read it (Head stuck in sand)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4116231.stm

I use so many open source products and even contibute to one and it would be a nightmare to see this law go through. Wonder if the boards concept has been patented.

Should we be afraid of posting code to boards if this comes through. Would not like to get sued.

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