I got this from a co-worker today:
Here’s an article in eWeek. Apparently MS has filed for a patent on the opposite of “Is” operator.
eWeek – The ‘IsNot’ patent
Microsoft has figured out that if they can patent an obvious programming method they can put the hammer down on anyone that is stupid enough to try and make a product that might restrict the flow of cash into their pockets. Expect to see a patent on ‘GOSUB”, “PRINT”, and “IF THEN” in the near future.
F&%^$*@! brilliant…