[odf-discuss] On covenants (was: Partial implementations)

[Thomas Zander]

On Saturday 04 November 2006 23:13, marbux wrote:
> > Well, we disagree on this basic part of your argument, then - I
> > would say patent claims are absolutely part of software.
>
> Oh? Perhaps you might point me to a point in the MOOX specification
> that explains how to encode the relevant patent claims? And if the
> patent claim is not of necessity in the code, how can it be
> "necessary to conform to the technical specifications?"  You've gone
> so far out on the limb of illogic that there is nothing left but air
> to stand on.

I think Alex is following a circular proof. Let me give an analogy.
You want to have a party in the street. For the whole neighborhood. You 
have to get permission from the police to shut down the street for the 
afternoon, by law.
Now, in order to have the party you not only need a good date and drinks 
and all that, but also a piece of paper with permission.

The mistake in logic I see Alex making is that the only reason he thinks 
you need permission is because there exists a piece of paper giving you 
permission. Kinda.
-- 
Thomas Zander
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