> I have to say, although I realise that the open source community has to put
> a positive face on the rejection on the bill
So, they haven't ruled out software patents?
> as I said on another list, I
> consider it a bittersweet victory.
Could you elaborate? I don't quite understand - Ruairi post suggested
that the software patent issue has been thrown out of the EU
parliament, and thus is a victory for FOSS advocates.
Or am i missing the point?
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