On 2004-09-24 15:49:12 +0100 Michael Poole <mdpoole@troilus.org> wrote:
[...] patents covering programs is not a problem specific to the USA. [...]
Indeed, but that's neither global nor natural. The post I first replied to seemed to be claiming it was natural that programs are patentable.
You repeatedly making a different point (many countries have this bug) doesn't contradict my point (programs not naturally patentable). You seem to think I don't read parts snipped (I do), but I think you're not understanding what you're quoting.
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