Three things about a free software exception:
1. It would pretty much mean recognising software as being patentable.
(This might be the biggest problem.)
2. It would require putting a definition of free software in a law.
(If this gets messy or botched, point #1 will hit us in the face.)
I thought that there was a really great idea from a commenter at the end
of your talk whereby free software would be considered by law 'in the
public interest' and becomes except from applying to patent lawsuits at all.
Not only would this meet our goals of being able to write and use free
On Sun, 12 Feb 2012, Matt Giuca matt.gi...@gmail.com wrote:
While I like free software, I respect the right for people and
companies to keep secrets, if they wish. I prefer to let the market
decide: if you want to lock up your software, then I won't buy it, but
that doesn't mean I should be
On 12/02/12 14:42, Ben Sturmfels wrote:
On 12/02/12 12:05, Matt Giuca wrote:
I thought that there was a really great idea from a commenter at the end
of your talk whereby free software would be considered by law 'in the
public interest' and becomes except from applying to patent lawsuits
at
Ah ... I'd also like to avoid a $40 meal if possible.
The Korean place (Big Ma-Ma) has some noodle dishes iirc, and the
agedashi tofu is quite soft - you could probably eat that. Otherwise
there's also Classic Curry on Elizabeth St. They're quick, and the
curry is good! If you can handle
