Software patents

[DimPrawn]

software.silicon.com/applications/0,39024653,39130795,00.htm

Aren't they a great thing?

I'm just submitting mine to the US patent attorney.

"Means by which software can increment numbers and express values in binary".

That should ensure my early retirement...:hat

[xoggoth]

Just not funny I'm afraid Dim. If anythng like this becomes law in the EU, and it may well do, those of us who try and earn a living in a smal way writing sofware will be stuffed.

[DimPrawn]

Xog I've already patented any software with moths or buttercups in so cough up please.