> However vigorously enforcing these requirements gives 3Com leverage in a
> lawsuit. If distribution was totally uncontrolled, companies like
> Microsoft can claim that it is just public domain code.
true.. but by registering as a developer and clicking the
"i agree" button on a big legal disclaimer (like JavaSoft
does) should be sufficient.
right now.. Microsoft did it to JavaSoft.. and they went
to court.. Microsoft did not do so well in that battle.. it
is the same kettle of fish.
put disclaimers in the downloads.. a little "license.txt"
file or whatever.. if it is stated that the information
is proprietary.. it will not be public domain!
az.
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