Eolas: The Final Solution, or is it?

Microsoft has implemented the Active-X patch in the final response to the Eolas patent and the work arounds do the job such as the flashobject solution.  The only downside is if JavaScript is disabled.  

Eolas isn't going to see another dime out of that patent.  All the major players (as in companies) will opt for different solutions and other than a little annoyance on the users part, the current Microsoft solution is an acceptable one.  So now that Eolas has caused an adverse effect on almost 90% of the web users (based on Internet Explorer penetration); the Internet Explorer user base still has the option of applying market pressure.  Choose your side and write! 

If you feel Microsoft should pony up more money and license it, then write them, or if you feel that Eolas patent was unjust and should surrender the patent or place it in the public domain, write Eolas.  I blogged about this earlier, which included Eolas's contact information. Just think how 500 million emails or other forms of contact could affect Eolas. 

Other links of Interest:

• The Free Software Foundation
• The Federal Trade Commission on Patent Reform.