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As of today, in less than one week, it will be decided whether Europe will allow software to be patented.

I've never once met a programmer that was thankful that he had received a patent for his "invention". But I've seen plenty of stories on Slashdot about companies who point out some staple of e-commerce, say "we invented that", and start suing everyone.

I'd like there to be at least one place on the planet where that doesn't happen.