I found it very interesting to read the following article at http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jul2005/tc2005075_4115_tc119.htm
People who support patents are always quick to point out that patents promote innovation. Then I read an article like this and realize that after the initial idea is patented, the innovation really starts when the patent expires. Imagine the applications where iris recognition could be in use today, had it not been for the patent all this time. Interesting food for thought. At least they do expire sometime, unlike copyrights that seem to last forever. -- Michael Torrie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> .===================================. | This has been a P.L.U.G. mailing. | | Don't Fear the Penguin. | | IRC: #utah at irc.freenode.net | `==================================='
