So what has happend to Racing Legneds

Luckily, hand raising is prior art (I think Adam did it)


Andreas Davour wrote:
> Dave Henrie > writes:
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>>"Dan Leach" > wrote in
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>>>Force feedback patent?
>>>Whats that all about?
>>> dan
>>
>> I cannot recall the details. I think a company named iMotion had one of
>>the original FF modules. They somehow got an overly broad patent that
>>prevents any further improvements or changes to FF since, according to
>>them, any changes would impinge on their patent. It's screwy.
>>Maybe someone else can fill in the details.
>
>
> Hey, Microsoft has patented the double click! If there's anyone left who
> doesn't hink the present patent system is totally corrupt, please raise
> a hand!
>
> /Andreas
>

> So.. as my post asks.. what has happend to this racing game !!

I believe the correct term is 'Feature creep'

Matthew Jessick > writes:

> Luckily, hand raising is prior art (I think Adam did it)

LOL!

/andreas

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There's definitely prior-art on that one. Apple. Xerox. Etc...

Hell, Microsoft wouldn't even validate the existance of the mouse until
Apple started kicking their asses, then as usuall they finally reacted and
"Made it their own".

-Larry

"Andreas Davour" > wrote in message
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> Hey, Microsoft has patented the double click! If there's anyone left who
> doesn't hink the present patent system is totally corrupt, please raise
> a hand!
>
> /Andreas
>
> --
> A: Because it fouls the order in which people normally read text.
> Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
> A: Top-posting.
> Q: What is the most annoying thing on usenet and in e-mail?

Is it april 1st already?

ymenard wrote:
>> "Tony Rickard" > wrote
>> For me it just ranks as another IT project that has taken significantly
>> longer then expected.
>
>
> Exactly, a R&D venture that went beyond their business plans. Happens
> everyday, everywhere. Meanwhile they had to, you know, pay their bills.
> One of the brothers worked on that RC sim, etc... Eventually I doubt we'll
> ever see the results, but it was a nice idea.

Good thing they got all those donations.