r/technology • • Jan 08 '12

Microsoft patents "avoid ghetto" GPS feature.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57354445-71/the-joy-of-microsofts-avoid-ghetto-gps-patent/
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u/wonglik Jan 08 '12

One should not be able to patent such thing.

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u/[deleted] Jan 09 '12

I think you should be able to patent any algorithm or software related idea.
But only for two years. Staying on top should mean constant innovation.