Re: Why are software patents wrong?

[threeseas]

Bruce Lewis wrote:
> threeseas <timrueAT@mindspringDOT.com> writes:
>
>
> > the more fundamental underlying reasons why software doesn't qualify
> > for patent status.
>
>
> This has all been fully explained before.  Why don't you take a look at
> GOTTSCHALK v. BENSON, 409 U.S. 63 (1972) and tell us what part you have
> questions about?
>
> http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?navby=CASE&court=US&vol=409&page=63


pressed for time but I think I soudl say:

I've been absolutely certain or over 15 years about there being an 
underlying "abstraction physics" to programming.

The problem I run into in talking with others is twofold.

One being that people tend to think about what I'm communicating to them 
in terms of their current knowledge or focus and as such fail to 
directly see what I'm on about.

two... many who grasp some level of understanding of what I'm on about 
often resort to a defensive position as though the understand bring 
about a conflict with their beliefs or vested interest. (like how teh 
church didn't want to accept Galelios work)

Anything you can do to help me, would be appriciated, if even just 
giving me contact information ....

gotta run...but thanks...