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Re:Amazon owes $525M in cloud-storage patent fight, US jury ... by RcouF1uZ4gsC on Thursday April 11, 2024 @06:13AM (#40000504)
> Imagine if the different methods of lighting a fire were patented.

It would have implied a better, more developed society.

It would implied that there is a writing system.

It would have implied that there was a way to store records long term.

It would have implied that there was a long distance communication system.

It would have implied the existence of some state and rule of law.

It would have implied some type of justice system where you could get redress.

It would have implied a society with excess production of essential materials that it can support the division of labor involved in supporting this system.

Re:Amazon owes $525M in cloud-storage patent fight, US jury ... by worksonmine on Thursday April 11, 2024 @11:46AM (#40003472)
Not really, it could also have implied cavemen killing everyone they see lighting a fire instead of spreading the knowledge.