Re: [ros-general] Re: [ros-dev] Patent on FAT

[Tom Lee Mullins]

Magnus Olsen wrote:

>   it is not affcetc us, if i rember right the paten is
> invaild.
>  and ms did say from beginer any one have right to use VFAT
>  as I recall
>   
>
>      ----- Original Message -----
>      *From:* Murphy, Ged (Bolton) <mailto:[e-mail]>
>      *To:* &#39;ros-dev(a)reactos.org&#39; <mailto:[e-mail]%27>
>      *Sent:* den 11 January 2006 12:18
>      *Subject:* [ros-dev] Patent on FAT
>
>      I'm reading reports of a US patent on FAT.
>      What's going on and how will this effect us?
>
>      The US patent rules are seriously out of control :(
>
>      Ged
>  
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-3513_22-6025447.html
Here is a site with more on it.

http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=4QH4SXCCQI…
"IBM said it is working with the Patent Office and others to improve the way patent
applications are reviewed."

I hope IBM improves the US Patent system.


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