Re: [Algorithms] pissing in the well [was: Collision detection patent]

[Alan H. <ala...@hf...>]

From: "Thatcher Ulrich" <tu...@tu...>
>
> * Refuse to patent algorithms.

Another option if you have real control - patent the algorithm
if you think it valid then license it freely to those who do the same.
Do not license it to companies who try to use software patents
to restrict the creativity of others.


> * Boycott those who patent algorithms.  It's pretty hard to do with the
MS's
> of the world,

Actually MS is a rather late entry in the algorithm patent game.

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Alan Hurshman

Senior Programmer/Analyst