Open Source Firms Launch Anti-Software Patent Website
In an escalation of the campaign to prevent the adoption of an US-style software
patent system in Europe, several leading open source firms, including Red Hat
and My SQL have launched a website designed to facilitate lobbying and public
relations activities. Speaking following the launch of the site on Wednesday, campaign manager Florian
Müller argued that: "Software patents are used for anti-competitive purposes,
stifle innovation, and would cost the entire economy and society dearly." Commenting on the campaign's focus on transparency in the face of the continuing
uncertainty over the issue in Europe, Müller went on to add that: "Many governments and others spread misinformation about software patents and
the directive, and our campaign will relentlessly debunk the untruths." .
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