__/ [ thad01@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ] on Friday 02 June 2006 21:30 \__
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Software cannot be patented in Europe, where sanity in the sense that
>> monopolies are discouraged, still prevails. I saw a headline earlier on,
>> which said that the FTSE and some European markets surged owing to
>> weakening job prospects in the States (MSFT down again, BTW). Don't get me
>> wrong here. I love the States and I have family there. I only wish to
>> defend a certain point of contention.
>
> Yes, moves toward draconian copyright and patent laws, ...
e.g. Apple and Microsoft locking media content, binding it to their own
products.
http://defectivebydesign.org/
>... away from net
> neutrality, ...
e.g. tiered Web and even censorship.
http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/62155/ (yesterday)
Linux News Urges Action on Net Neutrality
http://www.chronwatch.com/content/contentDisplay.asp?aid=21283&catcode=13
> ... and deregulation leading to increasing monopolies...
As example was brought to my attention last night. Microsoft funded the
implementation of .NET by another company so that a standard for this
'language' will be accepted. They could try to do the same with their XML
format, which is driven by an existing, opaque implementation.
> ... all
> paint a grim picture for the future of innovation and technology
> competitiveness in America.
I wish you the best of the Democrats. I was appalled to witness the outcome
of the previous elections.
Best wishes,
Roy
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