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5 Sep 2024 01:21:08 EDT (-0400)
  Re: Yet another reason why they shouldn't grant software patents  
From: scott
Date: 18 Nov 2009 02:40:19
Message: <4b03a4e3$1@news.povray.org>
> http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20091111094923390
>
>  If the US patent office was capable of actually checking for obvious
> prior art, then *maybe* one could perhaps accept software patents. As it
> is, it's just crazy.

This is not unique to software patents, and don't worry, just because a 
patent was granted doesn't mean it will stand up in court.  I highly doubt 
this will prevent any competitor from making a graphical sudo.


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