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SubjectRe: [OT] use of patented algorithms in the kernel ok or not?


On Thu, 18 Dec 2003, Lennert Buytenhek wrote:
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> 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).

Linus
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