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lembi2001
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01/04/2005
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10th August, 2011 at 23:26:06 -
The title says it all really but read this if you want more info:
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/apples-patent-could-prevent-all-oems-from-building-tablets/14175?tag=nl.e550
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Sketchy
Cornwall UK
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06/11/2004
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10th August, 2011 at 23:55:43 -
It's utter bullshit and won't stand up for long.
The patent should never have been granted in the first place - Apple are about 20 years late by my reckoning: http://www.google.com/patents?id=7vKrAAAAEBAJ&printsec=abstract#v=onepage&q&f=false (and I'll bet there are earlier examples than that)
One of these days there's going to be a very serious backlash against Apple...
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Phredreeke
Don't listen to this idiot
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03/08/2002
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11th August, 2011 at 00:14:55 -
This is an example of patents being used for the exact opposite of what they're meant to. It opposes innovation instead of supports it. 
- Ok, you must admit that was the most creative cussing this site have ever seen -
Make some more box arts damnit!
http://create-games.com/forum_post.asp?id=285363
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Pixelthief
Dedicated klik scientist
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02/01/2002
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11th August, 2011 at 04:24:30 -
Yah, the patent system is all screwed up. I tried asking for opinions in the other thread a few weeks ago but it didn't get all that constructive
But honestly, that patent is dead wrong even by the faulty patent laws. You can show "prior art" by taking a picture of an Etch-a-Sketch -.-
Gridquest V2.00 is out!!
http://www.create-games.com/download.asp?id=7456
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Jon Lambert
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Vaporware Master
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19/12/2004
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11th August, 2011 at 05:30:53 -
If I take the monitor half off of my laptop, that looks like the patent drawing. 
Sandwich Time!Whoo!
JoyCheck & KeyCheck Widgets
For easy implementation of customizable joystick and keyboard controls.
http://www.create-games.com/download.asp?id=8364
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lembi2001
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01/04/2005
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11th August, 2011 at 19:37:31 -
Don't do it Jon, Steve Jobs obviosuly doesn't have enough money yet and he wants yours too!!!
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