On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 11:14 AM, KRTorio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is it ok for the whole software to be patented, ok for some parts only > (patentable ones like user views, database schema), or none at all?
The term "software patent" is highly debatable in its current format. Even if you are just going to patent just a part of the general package, let's say an algorithm or a routine procedure, it would not even be generally acceptable (although legally it might be) as the said parts can stifle competition heavily. Also some free software out there that fall under the GNU GPL v3 has explicit provisions with regards to software patents, not to mention copyleft. -- Jerome G. Website: http://www.gotangco.com Blog: http://engage.wordpress.com _________________________________________________ Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List http://lists.linux.org.ph/mailman/listinfo/plug Searchable Archives: http://archives.free.net.ph
