Ben Hutchings <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > There is an argument that source code can only be a description whereas > a binary is an implementation, so only distributing binaries that > include the claimed invention could infringe. I'm not sure whether this > has been legally tested.
If this holds true that would mean Debian could distribute the source as long it is disabled and not compiled into the binary. Personally, I don't think that argument is valid. What about interpreted languages where only the source is shipped anyway? This would mean you don't need to care about patents as long as you implement it in e.g. Python. I don't think that will withstand a legal trial. But, I am no lawyer. Matthias -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
