> -----Original Message----- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Shannon > Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 5:05 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: IBM sues maker of Intel-based Mainframe clones > > > >How about LLA? It was implemented on at least 1 S/370-158 that I know > of in >the LA basin under OS/MVS. Is it the next thing to be patented? > > I can't speak to LLA, but VLF has been patented. I didn't think LLA > existed in any form until MVS/XA. > > Bob Shannon > Rocket Software
Hum? VLF is patented? I wonder if QuikFetch (I think that was the name) would be "prior art". I don't know because I don't know the patent on VLF. I also hate software patents. As far as I am concerned, this is just the software industry's way to attempt to stop "non professional" people from programming. -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer HealthMarkets Keeping the Promise of Affordable Coverage Administrative Services Group Information Technology This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and its content is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this transmission, or taking any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
