astrofish
08-27-2003, 12:51 PM
On September 1st, a decision will be made as to whether software is patentable in Europe.
Since the computer graphics industry is heavily dependent upon software, this is of importance to all who work in CG.
Today, August 27th, there is a demonstration in Brussels, and also an online demonstration where many websites are voluntarily closed for the day.
For further information see
http://swpat.ffii.org/
or, for more general information
http://www.freepatents.org/
Cheers - Steve
Since the computer graphics industry is heavily dependent upon software, this is of importance to all who work in CG.
Today, August 27th, there is a demonstration in Brussels, and also an online demonstration where many websites are voluntarily closed for the day.
For further information see
http://swpat.ffii.org/
or, for more general information
http://www.freepatents.org/
Cheers - Steve