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Hmm... it seems European law seems to fair a lot better then American law when it comes to attempted abuse by big companies.

I don't know if it's just because the judges are more sane but well done. I think I respect the french slightly more now :)




The EU company sold skype to an american company. Now they don't care to protect it.


Reverse engineering is quite legal in the U.S. too.


It might also be because of less lobbying efforts targeting the EU.

The EU has had a few incidents where targeted lobbying efforts from the entertainment-industry almost has gone through unnoticed and uncontested.




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