On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 8:16 PM, Reinier Zwitserloot <[email protected]>wrote:
> If some reform does indeed occur, perhaps they'll also solve the IMO much, > much larger problem of this cold war standoff, which is that new companies > have to catch up and build a gigantic portfolio of their own. Note that to some extent, this portfolio negates the perceived negative aspect of software patents. With a MAD scenario, you won't hesitate to infringe on one patent that you know a competitor holds because you know that you can most likely return the favor if they sue you. Another clue why the system seems to not be stifling innovation as much as a lot of people think. (and yes, still absolutely zero message quoted in your message, Reinier. You're using a @gmail.com email address, are you not using the Gmail interface to write these emails?) -- Cédric -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en.
