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hlthe2b

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1. You do realize if you don't copyright this, you've thrown your work away, right?

Reply to mikelewis (Original post)

Mon Dec 9, 2024, 05:24 PM

Dec 9

I have known copyright lawyers--not specifically those specializing in software, which is not my area at all, but I know there is a process. You really do need to work with someone to guide you through the validation process so that you can copyright. Maybe just do some "lay person" type internet research first on software copyrighting and then pay for a consultation with an expert?

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I created a browser that let's you download data 50x faster... can I list it on Ebay? [View all] mikelewis Dec 9 OP

You do realize if you don't copyright this, you've thrown your work away, right? hlthe2b Dec 9 #1

Post removed Post removed Dec 9 #2

You don't have to be so nasty to me. I am trying to help you. Bye hlthe2b Dec 9 #3

It's not nasty... it's reality... mikelewis Dec 9 #5

Set up an EBay account and offer it for sale. 33taw Dec 9 #10

It's just a math equation... there's no security issues... mikelewis Dec 9 #12

Heard of what? Selling an equation? 33taw Dec 9 #14

Well... Intellectual Property Rights mikelewis Dec 9 #15

You tried. 33taw Dec 9 #4

I don't think you can sell downloadable anything on eBay anymore. bucolic_frolic Dec 9 #6

Well, I'm hoping to sell the rights... mikelewis Dec 9 #9

Test sell another algorithm to see if eBay flags it. bucolic_frolic Dec 9 #11

I was just thinking of listing it as Magic Web Browser algorithm for sale and link my data... mikelewis Dec 9 #13

You could use ebay as a publicity stunt to get attention for your browser mtngirl47 Dec 9 #7

That would be lovely but I really need the cash.. mikelewis Dec 9 #8

This approach is flawed. Would you buy an equation 33taw Dec 9 #16

If I had the money... I know exactly what this does and how to test it.... mikelewis Dec 9 #17

You would buy an untested product that could 33taw Dec 9 #18