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Re: Standard vs NONUS CD???



On Fri, 2002-11-15 at 00:19, Michelle Konzack wrote: 
> Am 14:55 2002-11-14 -0600 hat John Hasler geschrieben:
> >
> >Edward Guldemond writes:
> >> With software patents, distributing this software could be considered
> >> illegal to distribute in the United States.  Fetching it from outside of
> >> the US is fine.  Using it in the US is fine, too,...
> >
> >Using it in the US infringes the patent.  Importing a copy probably does as
> >well.  Note, however, that in the US such patent infringement is a tort,
> >not a crime.  You cannot be fined or imprisoned for it: just sued for
> >damages by the patent owner.
> 
> This is, why I program under my turkish/persian nationality  ;-)) 
> 
> I can fuck american patents and export restrictions and do not 
> violate any international embargos or something like this... 
> 
> I am terrorist now ???
> And dangerous for the United States ???
> 
> Michelle

Of course.  Please present yourself to the nearest FBI office, and have
a pleasant day :)





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