Now that the 'Left' has been shown the door, I was wondering if there would be a move to introduce software patents in the name of fast forwarding economic reforms. Looks like there is, in fact, such an effort:
http://osindia.blogspot.com/2008/07/patent-office-meeting-in-mumbai-on-7th.html As expected, the 'jewels' of digital India, TCS and Infosys want it and looks like they will use all their might to get it done. Meanwhile, a judge of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in the US says he regrets the 'unintended consequences' of software patents: http://techdirt.com/articles/20080728/0236131808.shtml So, while the US might extricate itself from the mess, our 'thought leaders' are busy preparing a brand new mess for us - so they can fish in it at leisure! BTW, do such meetings happen in Chennai also? regds, mano -- After spiderman foils a crime who clears the cobwebs? _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe <password> <address>" in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
