“I knew at some point in time the patent office would recognize” computer software, he said. It happened in 1968, helping to ignite the software market.
    • 520@kbin.social
      2·
      1 year ago

      MUCH faster. Patents last 20 years. Software copyright lasts 70 years after the death of the author

    • broface@lemm.ee
      1·
      1 year ago

      Who cares?

      Just wanna dispel the notion that people only do things for money: you’re posting on Lemmy right now.