Patrick Elliott wrote:
> Darren New wrote:
>> People don't patent algorithms. They either patent computer hardware 
>> that accomplishes a task, or they patent an algorithm applied to 
>> accomplish a specific task.
>>
> In which you just contradicted yourself. Specific tasks are not 
> relevant.

They're very relevant.

 > X + Y = Z is a specific task too,

No, that would be a mathematical formula, which is not patentable.

Tell me, are you actually educated in this field? Have you personally ever 
talked to a patent lawyer and had them explain how the patent system works? 
Or are you just reading groklaw and thinking that tells you how to be a 
patent lawyer?

Because what you're saying leads me to believe you haven't any idea what 
you're talking about.

-- 
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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