Re: implementing reiserfs in C++ for a new OS

[mjt@nysv.org]

On Wed, Aug 11, 2004 at 07:22:07PM -0400, Tom Vier wrote:
>i hate the dmca as much as anyone, but wealth (money or resources) means
>more "freedom" everywhere. it means the freedom to take more risks, make more
>investments (thereby allowing you to pay people to make things to patent,
>for example). but this is a little offtopic. 8)

But without patents you wouldn't have to be rich to have something patented,
as the system would not exist. Nor would you gain anything by running to
the patent office, first in line, to have your everyday idea patented for
your own profit.

You are also right about the investments, but that's only one type of
freedom. I just wish the guys who made it rich in stocks or other types
of investment would use their money smartly and not just collect a heap
of it to sit on.

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mjt