Messages in this thread | | | Date | Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:10:26 -0800 (PST) | From | Linus Torvalds <> | Subject | Re: [OT] use of patented algorithms in the kernel ok or not? |
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On Thu, 18 Dec 2003, Lennert Buytenhek wrote: > > What am I to do? Ignore the patent? Or should I refrain from submitting > the patch I wrote, and look for an unencumbered algorithm instead?
Don't submit, and find an unencumbered algorithm. Unless you can get the patent holder to grant a license (it does happen).
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