Re: [Fsf-friends] [OFFTOPIC] Three views on Free/Libre and Open Source Software...

On Fri, Nov 29, 2002 at 03:59:53PM +0530, Khuzaima A. Lakdawala wrote:

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Actually, we cannot liken it to any particular licensing scheme because there is no copyright! The status of Ayurvedic knowledge can best be described as `in the public domain'.

The current status of Ayurveda is really in danger. People are taking patents on medicinal plants, which will prevent any body else to make new medicines out of it. I heard that somebody took patent on Turmeric which is a commonly used home-medicine.

Freedom is important to all range of knowledge. It should not be limited to the computer/software freedom alone.

Regards