[Reader-list] IBM frees 500 software patents

[Monica Narula]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4163975.stm

IBM frees 500 software patents

Computer giant IBM says 500 of its software patents will be released 
into the open development community.

  The move means developers will be able to use the technologies 
without paying for a licence from the company.
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