Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Euro software patents reanimated through corrupt officials 0wned by Microsoft
In the wake of the elected European Parliament turning down software patents in Europe and demanding that the discussion be restarted, the arrogant bureaucrats at the European Commission have declined to do so, at the behest of two apparatchicks who have been bought off by Microsoft. This is revolting -- democracy overturned by money. Here's the FFII take action page, and here's the (currently overwhelmed) explanation at NoSoftwarePatents. Slashdot Link (Thanks, Donna and Everyman!)
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