David Kastrup wrote: [...] > Judge Tinder got nothing quite right. He even said that price-fixing IP at zero results in "more innovation." Very interesting. Perhaps Wallace should submit (as his supplemental authority) to Judge Young the following paper by a bunch of PhDs:
http://www.actonline.org/iptechsummit/Documents/Panel%201/Open%20Source%20Software%20and%20Innovation/GPL%20and%20Innovation%20-%20Maskus%20Report.pdf "We emphasize that our results come from simulation of the model and parameters chosen. However, the findings do suggest, over a wide range of parameters, that a relatively small share of software development by a sector operating under the GPL is sufficient to diminish overall innovation. Given the importance of new computer programs in reducing the costs of producing consumer goods, there would be an additional deleterious impact on productivity growth in the wider economy." regards, alexander. _______________________________________________ Gnu-misc-discuss mailing list Gnu-misc-discuss@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/gnu-misc-discuss
