Then, why are the 31-bit licenses also being affected? -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John P. Baker Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 10:27 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: It keeps getting uglier
No, IBM has not weakened its case. IBM previously licensed 31-bit internal documentation to third parties. However, if I recall the reports correctly, IBM has revoked PSI's licensing upon IBM's assertion that PSI illegally obtained and made use of licensed internal code and documentation in the development of their Itanium-based emulator, and that they furthermore are in violation of numerous IBM patents. Also, as I understand it, IBM has consistently refused to license its 64-bit materials. John P. Baker -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doc Farmer Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 10:10 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: It keeps getting uglier I believe you're correct on IBM's legal position - up to a point. But when they provided that information previously for development of the software, did they not in effect diminish the strength of their case merely through that action? I really wish that the USERS (that's us) were able to file an amicus curiae brief so that OUR wishes are heard and rights protected. Because IBM's actions are not just having a deleterious effect on T3T and PSI. It's whacking us hard too... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
