If you hate Microsoft you'll really hate this: Patent app calls for "enforcing" ad playback within downloaded multimedia files

RE: If you hate Microsoft you'll really hate this: Patent app calls for: I agree. if i pay to download or if a down load is offered for free. it should be my choice, however, we live in america nad anyone can patent anything to protect the intelectual property. it does not mean that they must use it or implement it, they are just patneting technologly and could keep other from using this idea and protecting us. I have some hope.; Posted by: honch6500 Posted on: 12/20/07 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Why is it heavy handed? NonZealot | 12/20/07

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Easy to not infginge! hawkeyeaz1 | 12/22/07

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