On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 8:17 AM, Andrew C. Oliver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The OSP probably offers no coverage. Even sam said something along the > lines that it is at best helpful and probably "harmless".
Please make the effort to quote me correctly. > > Some facts to consider: I've never heard of a case of Microsoft using > > their patents offensively. Also, there seems to be a general consensus > > I guess you need to read the news a little more often :-). In addition to > the most famous issue, Microsoft has used the patent system to harm open > source through third parties in the past. Thus far they have primarily > aimed at Linux. How has the Linux community reacted? Nor only have they not removed code based on the the results of speculative theories about what Microsoft might do, as far as I know, they have not engaged in speculative exercises trying to determine what actions Microsoft *might* take. We might do well to consider following their example. - Sam Ruby --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
