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The big question, is it patented to the point were no one can buy the burners and media ? Will it run on Linux ?

• misswaterfairy 8mo ago
  They're definitely pursuing patents... > The authors of the paper have filed several patents relating to the subject matter contained in this paper in the name of Microsoft Corporation. Page 12 of the paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-10042-w.pdf https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-10042-w.pdf It's whether Microsoft will be fair and flexible licensing their patents to third-parties. Otherwise I'd suggest that if they keep it all to themselves and charge like a wounded bull, uptake would be quite limited. At least until the original patents expires, which might be the better strategic move for third-parties in light of a hostile Microsoft given how long this archival format is expected to last.
  • HPsquared 8mo ago
    20 year patent lifespan seems like nothing to the overall lifespan of this invention though.
  • nandomrumber 8mo ago
    Or, next year I can buy ten for five dollars off AliExpress.