Re: [arch-general] ArchLinux in Open Invention Network

2019-09-27 Thread Jan Alexander Steffens via arch-general
On Fri, Sep 27, 2019 at 10:43 PM David C. Rankin <
drankina...@suddenlinkmail.com> wrote:

>
> For open-source software, what possible benefit is there for distributions
> like Archlinux to "sign up" to some represented patent non-aggression pact
> pushed by some Virginia marketing group (atigro.com)?
>

They employed a marketing firm to create their website. That doesn't mean
they are "being pushed".


Re: [arch-general] ArchLinux in Open Invention Network

2019-09-27 Thread Ralph Loizzo
It’s like asking a deity to join a prayer group

On Fri, Sep 27, 2019 at 3:43 PM David C. Rankin <
drankina...@suddenlinkmail.com> wrote:

> On 09/27/2019 02:44 PM, Jackie Harper via arch-general wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > Open Invention Network (OIN) is a patent non-aggression community that
> supports freedom of action in Linux as a key element of open source
> software.
> >
> > I've seen that the OIN includes several different distributions (Gentoo,
> Ubuntu derivatives etc). Would ArchLinux benefit from inclusion in this
> set? It looks like joining is as simple as filling out a form, no money
> needed and royalty-free.
> >
> > The full list of members is at:
> https://www.openinventionnetwork.com/community-of-licensees/
> >
> > J.
> >
>
> For open-source software, what possible benefit is there for distributions
> like Archlinux to "sign up" to some represented patent non-aggression pact
> pushed by some Virginia marketing group (atigro.com)?
>
> --
> David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E.
>


Re: [arch-general] ArchLinux in Open Invention Network

2019-09-27 Thread David C. Rankin
On 09/27/2019 02:44 PM, Jackie Harper via arch-general wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> Open Invention Network (OIN) is a patent non-aggression community that 
> supports freedom of action in Linux as a key element of open source software. 
> 
> I've seen that the OIN includes several different distributions (Gentoo, 
> Ubuntu derivatives etc). Would ArchLinux benefit from inclusion in this set? 
> It looks like joining is as simple as filling out a form, no money needed and 
> royalty-free.
> 
> The full list of members is at: 
> https://www.openinventionnetwork.com/community-of-licensees/
> 
> J.
> 

For open-source software, what possible benefit is there for distributions
like Archlinux to "sign up" to some represented patent non-aggression pact
pushed by some Virginia marketing group (atigro.com)?

-- 
David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E.


[arch-general] ArchLinux in Open Invention Network

2019-09-27 Thread Jackie Harper via arch-general
Hello,

Open Invention Network (OIN) is a patent non-aggression community that supports 
freedom of action in Linux as a key element of open source software. 

I've seen that the OIN includes several different distributions (Gentoo, Ubuntu 
derivatives etc). Would ArchLinux benefit from inclusion in this set? It looks 
like joining is as simple as filling out a form, no money needed and 
royalty-free.

The full list of members is at: 
https://www.openinventionnetwork.com/community-of-licensees/

J.