Patrick Elliott wrote:
> a computer with software on it **always is**?

Nobody said it always is. There are many patents rejected, both for software 
and hardware.

> Where is this imaginary line drawn between these things, and why is it 
> so damned inconsistent as to when, how, and if, it qualifies as 
> "improving" the machine?

Because you're patenting the results, not how you get there.

-- 
Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
   Is God willing to prevent naglams, but unable?
     Then he is not omnipotent.
   Is he able, but not willing, to prevent naglams?
     Then he is malevolent.

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