On Nov 20, 2003, at 9:10 AM, Alan Dayley wrote:
> Chris Gehlker wrote:
>> I'm sure the FSF is not going to be happy. Not until MS starts
>> calling the program GNU/Office. I am curious about what some of the
>> more objective folks, like the OSI, will say.
>
> Well, I am not sure about the whole thing anymore. Maybe Groklaw will
> clear it up at some point. The article at The Register just confuses
> me more.
>
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/34045.html
>
> It quotes the FSF counsel, Eben Moglen, as saying that the patent
> license is OK but does not offer specifics except to say that it is
> compatible with Section 7 of the GPL. I don't see it that way, but
> then Mr. Moglen does so I guess I must go with his conclusion. I hope
> he writes something up to explain his reasoning so I can understand
> what is wrong with my understanding.
I'm just pleasantly surprised that he was so open minded.
>
> Other than that, I think I will have to drop this topic for now. It
> doesn't really effect me directly yet and I have lots of other things
> on my plate anyway. I appreciate the discussion, Chris.
It really was fun. I hope the others on the list don't consider it
off-topic.
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