Archive for June 8th, 2004

The Importance Of A Sensible Patent System In Europe

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If Haydn had patented “a symphony, characterised by that sound is produced [ in extended sonata form ]“, Mozart would have been in trouble.

Just thought I’d share that link with you. This is something which could eventually affect the way we all use computers. To those of you who don’t recogn…

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You Know Your Program Is Convoluted When…

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…the client calls up and says, “I’m not sure if this is a bug… or a feature… but -”

Bovini is fucking scary these days….

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