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  1. 25-07-2005, 12:37 PM #1
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    Microsoft attempt to patent Smilies

    Today on ZD Net
    A software patent filed by Microsoft in the US has been described as 'very dangerous'

    Various organisations have criticised Microsoft for attempting to patent the creation of custom emoticons.
    Read the full story here: http://news.zdnet.co.uk/business/leg...9210396,00.htm
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  2. 25-07-2005, 12:39 PM #2
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    This one's going to die the death - prior art? We think so...
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  3. 25-07-2005, 03:17 PM #3
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    Well I shall be suing microsoft for zillions then. I designed the smiley face at the height of the ecstacy fueled acid house craze. Shame I didn't ask for royalty on every one used

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  4. 25-07-2005, 03:23 PM #4
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    Why did they even try?! Morons. i doubt anyone can prove to having created the custom emoticon.
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  5. 15-08-2005, 01:12 AM #5
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    just another thing to add to the list of "Why microsoft is evil"
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