If PostgreSQL 8.0 is released with ARC, and then PostgreSQL 8.1 is
released without ARC, and then the patent is granted to IBM, would
everyone be fine if they just all switched to 8.1 at that time? Or would
we have some kind of retroactive problem? Would people that are still
using 8.0 in production, but not distributing it, have difficulty?
The biggest problem is going to be that if we release 8 with the patented stuff, then for a minimum of 3 years there will be liability for anyone running 8.
We still have people running 7.1 and once you get something into production you typically don't just "change" it.
Basically I think the fact that we are even considering leaving the knowingly infringing code in 8 is presenting a horrible face to the community.
Sincerely,
Joshua D. Drake
Regards, Jeff
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