Messages in this thread | | | Date | Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:04:02 +0930 | From | David Newall <> | Subject | Re: CONFIG_VFAT_FS_DUALNAMES regressions |
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Pavel Machek wrote: > On Thu 2009-07-09 14:27:39, OGAWA Hirofumi wrote: > >> You are talking different thing than patch. Please stop it. >> > > Outside of U.S., the patch makes obviously no sense.
I think it does make sense outside of the USA. Australia's previous Prime Minister, Bonsai, signed a free trade agreement with Warmerica and therefore the patent should be considered an active threat there, too.
While the patch seems too flawed, Andrew's approach, namely looking to work around the patent, is sound. In fact it's more than sound, it's a brilliant attack for the reasons he stated. Given the negative attitude displayed towards Andrew's approach, I think it's appropriate for him to get the policy clarified before he wastes any more of his time on the technical issues.
I applaud his efforts in this regard.
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