[arch-general] ArchLinux in Open Invention Network
Hello,
Open Invention Network (OIN) is a patent non-aggression community that supports freedom of action in Linux as a key element of open source software.
I've seen that the OIN includes several different distributions (Gentoo, Ubuntu derivatives etc). Would ArchLinux benefit from inclusion in this set? It looks like joining is as simple as filling out a form, no money needed and royalty-free.
The full list of members is at: https://www.openinventionnetwork.com/community-of-licensees/
J.
On 09/27/2019 02:44 PM, Jackie Harper via arch-general wrote:
Hello,
Open Invention Network (OIN) is a patent non-aggression community that supports freedom of action in Linux as a key element of open source software.
I've seen that the OIN includes several different distributions (Gentoo, Ubuntu derivatives etc). Would ArchLinux benefit from inclusion in this set? It looks like joining is as simple as filling out a form, no money needed and royalty-free.
The full list of members is at: https://www.openinventionnetwork.com/community-of-licensees/
J.
For open-source software, what possible benefit is there for distributions like Archlinux to "sign up" to some represented patent non-aggression pact pushed by some Virginia marketing group (atigro.com)?
It’s like asking a deity to join a prayer group
On Fri, Sep 27, 2019 at 3:43 PM David C. Rankin < drankinatty@suddenlinkmail.com> wrote:
On 09/27/2019 02:44 PM, Jackie Harper via arch-general wrote:
Hello,
Open Invention Network (OIN) is a patent non-aggression community that
supports freedom of action in Linux as a key element of open source software.
I've seen that the OIN includes several different distributions (Gentoo,
Ubuntu derivatives etc). Would ArchLinux benefit from inclusion in this set? It looks like joining is as simple as filling out a form, no money needed and royalty-free.
The full list of members is at:
https://www.openinventionnetwork.com/community-of-licensees/
J.
For open-source software, what possible benefit is there for distributions like Archlinux to "sign up" to some represented patent non-aggression pact pushed by some Virginia marketing group (atigro.com)?
-- David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E.
On Fri, Sep 27, 2019 at 10:43 PM David C. Rankin < drankinatty@suddenlinkmail.com> wrote:
For open-source software, what possible benefit is there for distributions like Archlinux to "sign up" to some represented patent non-aggression pact pushed by some Virginia marketing group (atigro.com)?
They employed a marketing firm to create their website. That doesn't mean they are "being pushed".
participants (4)
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David C. Rankin
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Jackie Harper
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Jan Alexander Steffens
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Ralph Loizzo