We cannot really find an abstract, but there is contextual description. The event put it like this: "Patent attorneys and a few large corporations advocate patent law as an appropriate protection tool for software development. Most economists, software professionals and SMEs disagree. They believe patent law does not serve market needs. This year the European Parliament rejected a 'Directive on the patentability of computer-implemented inventions'. However, as the European Patent Offices continues to grant them problems remain. Our expert panel with discuss further developments."
Compare that to a biased talk about GPLv3 -- a talk which was uploaded again to YouTube some days ago. It calls a "libertarian approach" Linus' approach towards the issue, which is the exact opposite given the comparison to Dr. Richard Stallman's approach. Judge for yourselves: ⬆
All other things being equal, one could expect the Portuguese political establishment to support Campinos in his reappointment bid. But what if all other things are no longer equal because the former "asset" has in the meantime become a "liability"?
"The "career scientist" - with PhD and research office by their mid-twenties - follows well oiled tracks and institutional signposts, steering away from controversial or "difficult" subjects."
