Ralph Metzler writes: > Robert Schlabbach writes: > > Hi, > > > > since Philips has been so unwilling to help out the Linux community with > > data sheets, I had sent them a request to clarify their position on Linux. > > Today, I got a response pointing me to this: > > > > > http://www.newscenter.philips.com/InformationCenter/NewsCenter/FPressRelease.asp?lArticleId=2919 > > > > I'm not sure if this will really help any, but you might take a look at: > > > > http://www.celinuxforum.org/ > > > > and see what it's about (I haven't really figured it out yet) > > Hmm, yet another try to make standards for Linux consumer devices? > At least from their membership agreement document it sounds > like they want to make everything really open (as in open source, > not open tv). "Member input" is supposed to come from public domain > or open source licensed material and should not be covered by patents. > But unless you become a "special supporting member" it seems it > will cost at least $4000 a year for membership. >
Looks like SCO wants a piece of the pie. It's just so ridiculous. Have a look a this http://www.eetimes.com/ and if you speak German this http://www.heise.de/newsticker/data/ola-04.07.03-003/ . Marcus -- /--------------------------------------------------------------------\ | Dr. Marcus O.C. Metzler | | |--------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | http://www.metzlerbros.de/ | \--------------------------------------------------------------------/ -- Info: To unsubscribe send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe linux-dvb" as subject.
