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To: TobagoJack who wrote (17031)4/13/2007 11:16:49 PM
From: pogohere  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 218125
 
"math is free"

here's a problem solved and now part of the public domain:

calculateprimes.com



To: TobagoJack who wrote (17031)4/14/2007 4:51:55 AM
From: Maurice Winn  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 218125
 
Interestingly, the USA, which does allow and defend patents, has invented a vast array of things. China, which doesn't, hasn't. Perhaps that's just a coincidence.

<no qcom cdma royalty now, and no qcom cdma royalty forever

the rebellion must win

the twits who think they can patent mathematical equations must be punished

human progress must not be constrained

math is free
>

It seems that your ideology leads to no progress, TJ, but the USA, which does protect patented ideas, does.

Mqurice



To: TobagoJack who wrote (17031)4/14/2007 11:30:22 PM
From: energyplay  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 218125
 
Why object to patents on specific mathematically techniques ?

It would provide an incentive for mathematicians to address some practical problems which require extensive work, but are not 'elegant' and won't help anyone get tenure.

Also, after 20 years, the patent expires, and becomes public domain, instead of remaning a trade secret which could be lost.