[arch-general] ArchLinux in Open Invention Network

[Ralph Loizzo]

It’s like asking a deity to join a prayer group

On Fri, Sep 27, 2019 at 3:43 PM David C. Rankin <
drankinatty at 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.
>