On Fri, 2005-12-23 at 11:59 -0500, Elliot Lee wrote: > On Fri, 23 Dec 2005, Thomas Vander Stichele wrote: > > > Just to make sure I follow you - this only applies to the binaries, > > correct ? We both agree that patent law does not stop you from shipping > > source code that implements patented techniques ? > > Even this is questionable. I am not 100% sure of this either. But there are enough examples out there of companies doing this. Lots of sample code available from Intel's website for IPP can decode a whole range of patent-encumbered formats, to give but one example. Are they infringing by doing so ? > I think a lot of this discussion here consists of us trying to be patent > lawyers when we're not. Agreed :) It just seems like it should at least get some legal review from Red Hat lawyers instead of being dismissed out of hand. Thomas Dave/Dina : future TV today ! - http://www.davedina.org/ <-*- thomas (dot) apestaart (dot) org -*-> If I say goodbye to love will it go away ? <-*- thomas (at) apestaart (dot) org -*-> URGent, best radio on the net - 24/7 ! - http://urgent.fm/ -- fedora-devel-list mailing list fedora-devel-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-devel-list
