From pb@breese.fr  Sat Oct  7 08:12:17 2000
Date: Sat, 07 Oct 2000 10:12:17 +0200
From: Pierre BREESE pb@breese.fr
Subject: [Patents] Re: french views

> that software patents are
> good for software companies developping non-free programs.

Yes, it's a reality. Some of such software companies recently explained their
opinion, in LIBERATION for example.

> This has been demonstrated by Jean-Paul Smets in his famous presentation:

Jean-Paul is an activist I appreciate, but Im afraid, he is not aware of the
reality of the business of small companies. His sight of this matter is fetching,
but theoretical.

> You might be surprised that, ...non-free software companies, internet startups,
> design studios, etc.

I'm not surprised: these companies are consumers of software, and when you take in
consideration only consumer interests, you agree with this petition.

Pierre BREESE





