[Gllug] re: software dowloads patent

[Ian Norton]

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 ??
> 
> Tim

I think someone should patent the idea of being a patent sucking asshole of a
company, they would make millions

Ian

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