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• An open source format such as ogg is also an international open standard by virtue of being an open specification that anyone can implement. The only difference is that a format is maintained by a group not designated by an international standards body. A write once, read many format like ogg does not necessarily need to be under the auspices of an international standards body. A format such as ODF for documents that people will be sharing, modifying and returning in altered form is better handled by a vendor neutral international standards body that can provide an even playing field for all participants. Saying that an encumbered
  standard that favors one supplier is better is a ridiculous and silly argument.
  
  Just because you own a toll bridge over the river does not mean you should be able tax people who cross my community built bridge for free. Most people would agree that my bridge is a much better deal.
  
  Software patents are an offensive weapon that established companies use to maintain their market share against new participants in the market. They are also used by patent trolls to tax the information industry. Patents were created to encourage research and development. Writing code is not research, it is a creative endeavor more amenable to copyright law. Software patents are harming the information industry in the US and that is why the rest of the world is not adopting them. In reply to: "BSA plays the IP card against the European Commission"

  July 6, 2008

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