Messages in this thread | | | Date | Fri, 19 Dec 2003 12:38:14 +0100 | From | Jan-Benedict Glaw <> | Subject | Re: [OT] use of patented algorithms in the kernel ok or not? |
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On Fri, 2003-12-19 09:47:05 +0100, Arjan van de Ven <arjanv@redhat.com> wrote in message <1071823624.5223.1.camel@laptop.fenrus.com>: > On Fri, 2003-12-19 at 00:11, Lennert Buytenhek wrote: > > > However, I am aware that there is a patent on this algorithm, exclusively > > licensed to a major manufacturer of networking equipment. > > Maybe we need a CONFIG_USA so that we can enhance the kernel for > non-unitedstatians while keeping it safe to run in that one country with > the patents as well.
:-) So we're giving the most doggy style, worst case performer to USA? With any goodies ripped off? Sounds like fun...
MfG, JBG
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