[Gllug] EU patents

[Christopher Hunter]

On Monday 30 Jun 2003 3:45 pm, Alain Williams wrote:

> A rough unsaid comment in the above is ''will someone else please do it''.
> I'm not trying to flame Adrian in particular here, just that too many
> people sit around moaning gently and eventually complain ''no one did
> anything''.

Unfortunately, in the Real World [TM], no amount of "lobbying" will achieve 
anything!  Despite their protestations to the contrary, ALL politicians are 
"bought", irrespective of their supposed allegiances.  The OS "lobby" hasn't 
got the money to compete with the likes of M$, and it's just a matter of time 
before we're beset with an EU version of DMCA, all sorts of bizarre patents, 
and perpetual legal action.

Remember - whatsoever Bill wants, Bill gets.....

Gloomily

Chris

"It doesn't matter who you vote for, the "Government" always gets in!" 
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