On Fri, 21 Mar 2003, Michael Everson wrote: > >However, if you load the list of country codes and names in a > >commercial product, thus giving an added value to your product, we > >consider it normal that ISO asks for the payment of a royalty fee.
What about Open Source software like ICU (that is already including the stuff as a whole to some degree)? A royalty-driven system won't work because everyone will be granted rights to distribute the product with or without changes. Should I pay a fee to ISO if I copy ICU for my friend and ask two dollars for it? > >I am not an expert on these matters and I would suggest that you contact Mr > >Chabot to discuss details with him should you have > >further need for clarification. Please do so if you have the time. This looks very insane to me, specially when Open Source software is considered. roozbeh
