I guarantee that people would be even less tolerant when paying for a
program that logs their activities, regardless of any good intentions
behind the action.
I think it reasonable to disclose that about three weeks ago I started
writing part time a program with similar function to Mr. Ujihara
intented for commercial sale. I was not aware of his utility at the
time, nevertheless I hope to make mine desirable enough that people will
want to buy it. It's a background project so don't expect anything too
soon...
I'll be happy to take suggestions as to its function, just send it
private.
Eric
----- Original Message -----
From: Frederic <mailto:FDouglas@AetasUSA.com> Douglas
To: 'Michael ENGEL' <mailto:michael-engel@ma.dic.co.jp> ; Frederic
<mailto:FDouglas@AetasUSA.com> Douglas
Cc: PIUG <mailto:PIUG-L@derwent.co.uk>
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2002 12:39 PM
Subject: RE: FW: A reminder about GetIPDL
I'm not about to guess which part of the Act you refer to.
I never said that the patent offices need Mr. Ujihara's help.
Yes, the patent offices determine what is indiscriminate downloading
from their servers.
Mr. Ujihara can determine what he thinks is indiscriminate downloading
when using his software.
Nobody should tell Mr. Ujihara that he must provide his software for
anyone. Mr. Ujihara is not a utility.
If he wants to provide his software, for free, to only left-handed
tennis players that own a 1985 Yugo, that is his decision.
Mr. Ujihara, you should consider charging for the software/service.
Otherwise, people don't respect you or your product. People seem less
demanding of costly services.
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