[alfa] no one owns ideas

[C M Smith <cmsmith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At the heart of patent and copyright laws is the concept that no one can 
own an idea, only the implementation of the idea. We all benefit by sharing 
information. Implementation of the information is what we charge for: ie 
our time and effort.

The history of the human race shows we all benefit collectively when we 
share our knowledge. All scientific research, most university life, and in 
truth successful businessmen in service industries tend to share 
information without charge. We professionals are paid for the manner in 
which we assist people to find and use the information effectively. Keeping 
the information itself secret in the hope someone will buy it from you is 
short sighted and not in your interests over the long term.

Rant over

Michael


Michael Smith
White 1991 164L
Original owner
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