Re: TWM Virtual Desktop

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From: Trip Martin
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 1990 13:30

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karsh@trifolium.esd.sgi.com (Bruce Karsh) writes:

>I think your arguement is a red herring.  Programmers aren't getting sued
>unless they're really infringing.

That's a very naive statement, especially in this day and age of frivolous
lawsuits.  Have you ever heard of harrassment suits?  In fact, they are
not new, but have been used in other industries to drive competitors out
of business.  How long will it be before the same starts happening with
software if software patents become widespread?
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Trip Martin
night@pawl.rpi.edu

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From: night@pawl.rpi.edu (Trip Martin)
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Subject: Re: TWM Virtual Desktop
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