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Story: Linus Torvalds speaks out against EU patent law

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Posted by: Philippe Coulonges (Wednesday 24 November 2004, 12:53 PM)

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A brave Anonymous from Bath (wherever that may locate) said :

> Who cares what Linus Torvalds thinks? Is > he a lawyer? No !

And forgot that lawyers never make the laws. They interpret it.

> Does he understand European politics? No!

Yes he does, for that issue is rampant since several years, and he add studied it, and already made justified comments on it.

> Is he a successful businessman? No!

Yes he is, having won millions from the RedHat rise at the bubble peak and cashed-in in times.

> Did he kick off a really useful concept
> in computer programming? Yes.

> Taking legal advice from Linus Torvalds
> would be like getting your suits made by
> David Beckham!

I see it more like asking Beckham advises on projected modifications to the game rules.
Why should my lawyer know better ?

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