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Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback I hope this isn't adopted, because this not only means that us Linux users and developers are going to go underground, but it means that costs will rise, computer companies will shut down, people will be made redundant, and we'll all be plagued...
[June 21, 2005, 8:41]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback €C=U$A=$hit => Software patents will be adopted
[March 7, 2005, 12:20]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
News The European Council adopted the software patent directive on Monday, despite requests from Denmark, Poland and Portugal to reject the directive. An EU Council spokeswoman said on Monday morning that the Computer Implemented Inventions Directive...
[March 7, 2005, 9:45]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback I'm dismayed at the cretinous behaviour of the European commission and council in allowing the software patent directive to be adopted in it's current form. Where next for the opposition to the software patent directive?
[March 7, 2005, 23:21]
Wincor Nixdorf Adopted The Microsoft Windows XP Embedded Operating System For Its Next Generation Of BEETLE POS Products
White Papers To meet demands for simpler, more flexible devices that offer greater ease of management and connectivity to enterprise systems, Wincor Nixdorf adopted the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded operating system for its next generation of BEETLE POS products.
[August 9, 2005, 0:00]
Centrica Adopted Business Service Management Strategy To Transform Systems Management
White Papers Centrica plc adopted the BMC Software Business Service Management (BSM) strategy to put the company on track for a multi-million pound saving, increased availability and reduced downtime, and optimized efficiency through automation and...
[September 13, 2005, 0:00]
EDS Was Developing Its E-vis Applications On UNIX, But Has Now Adopted The Microsoft .NET Framework
White Papers EDS was developing the E-vis applications on UNIX, but has now adopted the Microsoft .NET Framework, and is developing its next generation solution with Visual Studio .NET. EDS helps clients solve complex business issues and achieve results with...
[July 1, 2004, 0:00]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback Can anybody explain to me how it is possible that, after being rejected 2 times by 2 different institutions and procedures, this thing is STILL being forced upon us? It`s sad enough that the EU does not respect the public opinion, but now it shows...
[March 7, 2005, 14:17]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback With one hand they fine Microsoft 0.5 billion pounds.with the other they give them the means to make 500 billion pounds. And to think I *was* going to vote yes in the European constitution.
[March 7, 2005, 10:42]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback I think I'll quit. Maybe I'll retrain as lumberjack. I'm a programmer, and have always thrived in being the underdog with good ideas - my lively hood is now gone.
[March 7, 2005, 14:10]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback Money beats democracy, hands down. Sad.
[March 7, 2005, 13:35]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback I do hope this is an error, and wishful thinking from the EC. If it is true it is a very sad day for Europe and the World. The people responsible for this are criminals, the fact that it is white collar crime doesn't make it any better.
[March 7, 2005, 10:12]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback We all know that big business and government are running hand-in-hand and simply ignoring everything and everyone to impose the will of lobbyists and businesses upon us all. It's a worldwide phenomenon with self-serving politicians and self...
[March 7, 2005, 13:09]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback The Directive is still very far from being adopted. Let's not get overexcited - all this means is that the text proposed by the European Council will be passed over to the European Parliament for the next round of debate.
[March 7, 2005, 12:39]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback The sheer ignorance of using US patent protection and the word "healthy" in the same sentence is repulsive. Seriously, I dont think anyone in the software industry with any insight would think this, which is why "DB Consulting" must be a lawyer firm.
[March 7, 2005, 12:37]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback .but their work is fully protected by the copyright law. Patents don't protect their work, they protect and reserve ideas. Please, tell me one application that you use that has only one idea. If ideas likes one-click shopping, hyperlinks...
[March 7, 2005, 12:34]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback Ah yes, I can see it now.coding innovation going underground, with more police resource allocated to stamping out the terrible crime, that is anyone trying to come up with an original idea. I mean come on.how dare you be innovative.
[March 7, 2005, 14:57]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback Mr Ryan - You are a marketing director. How long is it since you made your living as a programmer, if ever? Please, in future do not get involved in any debates related to programming in Europe. The majority of computer experts in Europe who are...
[March 7, 2005, 15:21]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback Very good decision.This will help the genuine, hardworking programmers and software companies who have been in the forefront of all innovations till date to clearly and proudly stand out from the crowd of unruly loud mouthed copycats.
[March 8, 2005, 17:54]
Software Patent Directive Adopted
Talkback Software development is an iterative process with new developments being derived from previous ones. Allowing software processes to be patented means only big business will be able to develop software in the future.
[March 7, 2005, 12:30]
