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[Fred A. Miller]

Sophie Hamilton wrote:
> So, when Microsoft pursues someone with a trumped-up software patent,
> it's bad and they're making things up to stop Linux, but when
> Microsoft gets hit by a trumped-up software patent, it's good and the
> patent is absolute truth?

"Who" said this was "trumped-up"? Don't put words in my mouth nor assume
anymore than what I said. If you have evidance that it was "trumped-up,"
then lets have it.

> Software patents aren't good for anybody, period. Don't be fooled into
> thinking this patent is for real just because it's Microsoft that's
> the victim.

I agree, they aren't good. However, there IS a system in place that
MickySoft has INSISTED everyone abide by. Therefore, the rules have to
apply equally to all parties until and unless the rules are change. Once
again, I challange you to prove that MickySoft is the victim BASED ON
THE RULES as provided by Fed. law.

> (disclaimer: I haven't actually been able to look at either the
> article or the patent yet due to various circumstances, but I'm
> responding to what I think the attitude here is.)

Not a good idea, sometimes. ;)

Fred

-- 
Liberals ALWAYS, ALWAYS consider socialist dogma more
important than telling the truth!