Messages in this thread | | | Date | Fri, 08 Oct 2004 19:13:31 -0400 | From | Jeff Garzik <> | Subject | Re: [openib-general] InfiniBand incompatible with the Linux kernel? |
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Eric W. Biederman wrote: > Greg KH <greg@kroah.com> writes: > > >>[2] Sure, any person who has a copy of the kernel source tree could be a >>target for any of a zillion other potential claims, nothing new there, >>but the point here is they are explicitly stating that they will go >>after non-IBTA members who touch IB code[3]. > > > Greg I see nothing to back up the idea that IBTA intends to go after > non-members. I simply see a disclaimer of warranty, and I see wording > by your anonymous source that restates a disclaimer of warranty.
Well, let's not rely on anonymous sources and go straight to the web site, shall we?
Ordering copies of the spec, for non-members: http://www.infinibandta.org/specs/How_to_Order_IBTA_Specifications.pdf
Key note: use of spec is only granted for NON-COMMERCIAL use
Now, let's look at the membership agreement for IBTA: http://www.infinibandta.org/meminfo/mem-agreement.pdf
Key note: The point is made repeatedly that there are no patent grants simply by being a member.
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