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More like failed entrepreneur who turned bitter. First blamed Microsoft, now Apple. Maybe he should blame himself.
by bhiggins 16y ago
More like failed entrepreneur who turned bitter. First blamed Microsoft, now Apple. Maybe he should blame himself.
- kjksf 16y agoHis motivations are irrelevant. The problem is with the patent system that allows getting monopoly for minor (however useful they might be) ideas and awards mind-boggling damages after long and costly trials. Blaming actors in that system is not helpful because it changes focus from relevant (the patent system is broken) to irrelevant (motivations of people or companies that take advantage of the system).