Edmund GRIMLEY EVANS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm still confused by how Intel's permission - however limited - might > prevent Debian from doing something that Debian would be happy to do > if no permission were given. > > Usually Debian ignores patents unless there is a threat of legal > action. If this communication from Intel is a threat, it's a very > veiled one!
Ok, I've changed my mind. As you noted, Debian has, in the past, routinely ignored patent issues unless they are a real threat. If any patent that applies to this software becomes troublesome, then we'll have to move it to non-free. For now, it can go into main. Regards, Walter Landry [EMAIL PROTECTED]
