[microsound] [OT]? On fighting software patents

[Phil Thomson <philthom@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey all,

Check out RMS's article on NewsForge about fighting software patents. 
Patents are a huge threat to free and open-source software, and they are, 
in fact, the antithesis of software freedom - free software encourages you 
to share, patented software will get you sued if you share. For those of 
us who are interested in the development of free software for any purpose, 
including sound production, fighting software patents is a pretty good 
idea. This benefits everyone who uses computers, not just developers. It's 
not just about the software; it's about what kind of world we want to 
live in and what kind of rights we want to have with regards to 
creative work such as software development.

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http://www.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=04/09/09/1612239

P


"Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons."
Popular Mechanics, 1949


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