For those that do not know yet, I am closely involved with FFII in
fighting against software patents in EU.
Yesterday there was
a vote in the JURI committee of the European Parliament. Out of 10
critical amendments - 5 were accepted, so it is not a complete failure
as some media portray it to be. One additional amendment was accepted
that is good to us, but is not critical. These amendments will go to the
EP plenary vote as a bundle and we want them to be accepted (total
majority is neede for that).
After that additional amendments
will be voted upon. Our supporters will file 5 critical amendments that
were left out by the JURY vote and those amendments will be voted along
with other amendments to the respective articles. Just before the vote,
when the voting order will be known, each MEP (Member of European
Parliament) will receive a clear and simple list from FFII with the list
stating which amendments to vote for and which to vote against.
Currently
it is critically important for all EU businessmen to contact their MEPs
to express their concerns about software patents and to ask them to
follow the FFII voting list. You can do this either directly or
trough: