On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 8:20 PM, Doug Cutting <cutt...@apache.org> wrote:
> On 02/29/2012 06:19 AM, Alex Karasulu wrote: > >> The class/package names are merely not being deleted. Presuming that the > >> > original code was part of the inceptional code grant, one can > conclude that > >> > the company in question doesn't mind their namespace being used by ASF > >> > projects *for that purpose*. > >> > > >> > > > OK I'm completely content if the Co. in question does so in writing > freeing > > us of any responsibility. > > I don't think this is required. > > " ... the names of the Java language API files, packages, classes, and > methods are not protectable as a matter of law ..." > > http://www.groklaw.net/articlebasic.php?story=20110915194531435 > > Just saw this now. This makes me feel much better. But it does not prevent a negative, and potentially damaging situation from occurring. -- Best Regards, -- Alex
