[YBA] i4i vs MS?

[Shachar Shemesh]

Danny Lieberman wrote:
> Geoff
>
> Let's not mix the FOSS movement, politics, emotion or opinion with 
> economics.
>
>
> The simple economics are that for the entire software industry - the 
> cost of software patents far outweighs the economic benefit unlike the 
> pharmaceutical industry.
>
> The cost == cost of writing, issuing, enforcing
and licensing! Don't forget that one.
> The benefit == increased revenue to the company
>
Shachar

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Shachar Shemesh
Lingnu Open Source Consulting Ltd.
http://www.lingnu.com

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