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  Re: Yet another reason why they shouldn't grant software patents  
From: Darren New
Date: 22 Nov 2009 16:28:57
Message: <4b09ad19@news.povray.org>
Patrick Elliott wrote:
> Yeah, you are doing *more* calculations. Its still, "Take data, feed it 
> into formulas, get a correct result.", and you are still just taking 
> data from X, feeding it into Y, then into Z, to get the end result. 

No, you're not. The end result isn't useful unless it *actually* reduces the 
wear in your tires. You can calculate all the discrete logarithms you want, 
but unless you establish a process of communication, you're not doing public 
key encryption.

-- 
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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