Patents = Web only for the RICH

As an unknown painter, I can only afford to publish my work online using
free (GNU/Linux) (+W3C!) software and publicly published standards.  I
cannot afford patented software - and would probably be eventually forced
off the web if patents are introduced.  This is equally valid for many of
my colleagues in less-developed countries.  Rather, please use your energy
to prmote FREE-ACCESS to the web and web tools, as opposed to pandering to
the already well-off.  "Patenting" the web is contrary to it's basic
philosophy of communication for all.

thank you,
/j-p.

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Received on Saturday, 13 October 2001 01:24:11 UTC