I find this article weak in places. Software patents are already on the rocks - if you look at cases like re: Bilski, it is clear that many software patents do not meet the new requirements for process/business method patents.

I am continually surprised the hacker community cares less about reform and more about abolition. Not only is there a higher chance of success passing reform, but the legislation can be reworked to support the inventor / the hacker / the startup once again.