Quote by Donald Knuth

I decry the current tendency to seek patents on algorithms. There are better ways to earn a living than to prevent other people from making use of one's contributions to computer science.

I decry the current tendency to seek patents on algorithms.

Summary

This quote expresses disapproval towards the growing trend of patenting algorithms. The speaker argues that there are more ethical and productive ways to benefit from one's contributions to computer science, instead of impeding others from utilizing them. It implies that fostering collaboration and open innovation is a preferable approach compared to using patents as a means of securing exclusive rights and hampering progress in the field.

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By Donald Knuth

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