On Mon, 21 Jan 2002, Randy Kramer wrote: > > So, is the algorithm patented as well as copyrighted? If so, I think > > another can of worms is about to have the top popped off. > > > > > You can license something that is patented, thus, if an algorithm is > > > patented, it could be licensed. > > What algorithm are we talking about? AFAIK, the discussion was about a > hypothetical algorithm.
I asked a question about a (still hypothetical, but a practical thing I have to work out) program with an algorithm and a protocol that (if possible) will be locked to that exact algorithm and protocol provided with the original software, but still with an open source license. I guess I have to either not open source it, or change this requirement. > If you are asking "can an algorithm be both copyrighted and patented?" No. -- patrik_wallstrom->foodfight->[EMAIL PROTECTED]>+46-709580442 -- license-discuss archive is at http://crynwr.com/cgi-bin/ezmlm-cgi?3
