[Gllug] re: software dowloads patent

Richard Jones rich at annexia.org
Wed Jun 16 09:53:09 UTC 2004


On Wed, Jun 16, 2004 at 10:35:58AM +0100, t.clarke wrote:
> I just looked at the register article.
> 
> I must admit I fail to see how the simple act of downloading an executable
> file from a web site onto one's hard disc could be patentable.
> 
> Anyone have any futher info on the actual scope of these patents ??

http://www.out-law.com/php/page.php?page_id=1087319985&area=news

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