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A few days ago, version 4.0 of the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification was released, weighing in at a hefty 727 pages
... there are still flaws in many implementations.
Intel is now developing the Simple Firmware Interface (SFI) especially for small and low spec devices like Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) with Atom processors, and is particularly targeting the Linux operating system... SFI can be implemented in addition to, or as an alternative to ACPI, in the firmware either within a classic BIOS, (U)EFI, or with alternative firmware like OpenFirmware.
Version 0.6 has been released as a draft and there is a reference implementation for the 2.6.32 kernel."
For example he talks about someone who creates an idea while they have a job can be sued by their employer if at some point that idea becomes profitable and the employer wants control. He lays out steps to help avoid having this happen.
See various articles on the recent Mattel vs Bratz lawsuit, such as this wrap up.
If you have a procedure with 10 parameters, you probably missed some.