IBM Releases 500 patents to open source community

Saturday, January 15, 2005 United States —”IBM hereby commits not to assert any of the 500 U.S. patents listed below, as well as all counterparts of these patents issued in other countries, against the development, use or distribution of Open Source Software.” [1] So begins the pledge IBM has made to “any individual, community, or company” writing or using software defined as “open source” by the Open Source Initiative (OSI). The patents include software for text recognition and database management.[2] “True innovation leadership is about more than just the numbers…

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How Important Is Mold Removal In Kahului?

Click Here For More Specific Information On: Circumcision Doctor Cost byadmin After a plumbing issue or any other problem that causes water to stand in the home for a time, the owner can rest assured that mold will develop. The question is how important is it to arrange for Mold Removal in Kahului? The fact is that the mold should be treated and removed as soon as possible. Here are some of the reasons why swift action is the only way to go. Increased Risk of Respiratory Problems No matter…