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On Sun, 5 Jan 2003, Simo Sorce wrote:

> Patents in software is the death of SMEs and given the fact that SMEs
> are very important in italy (and Europe too) I fear the complete
> annihilation of our software production industry. That would mean total
> subjugation of Europe to USA for what regards software development.

Given this fact, I'm amazed none of you are even willing to
discuss a possible way to save the SMEs if software patents
are pushed through the EPO regulations.

I appreciate the fact that you're trying to win this battle,
and you might win, but the fact that you're unwilling to even
discuss what to do if this battle is lost doesn't spell well
for your future...

Rik
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