Re: Sharing the Family PC is Patent-Pending

[Paul Hovnanian P.E.]

LEE Sau Dan wrote:
> 
> >>>>> "theodp" == theodp  <theodp@aol.com> writes:
> 
>     theodp> While Mainframe and Unix users are unlikely to find it
>     theodp> novel that Windows XP allows several family members to
>     theodp> share a PC while enabling each to have personalized
>     theodp> settings and folders, that's not stopping Microsoft from
>     theodp> seeking a patent for 'Methods and arrangements for
>     theodp> providing multiple concurrent desktops and workspaces in a
>     theodp> shared computing environment,' the USPTO disclosed
>     theodp> Thursday.
> 
> If this paragraph is really  disclosed by the USPTO, then that clearly
> indicates that the USPTO is  aware that there are plentiful prior art.
> Why are they still entertaining M$?

That paragraph was written by the original poster. Its not necessarily
part of the application.

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