>>  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.

Trouble is, as I understand it, in the US the winner is always the side 
with the most money, regardless of the facts of the issue. Also, I'm 
told it's not uncommon for a company to go out of business just because 
somebody *threatens* to sue them. Even if they don't have a hope in hell 
of winning.

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