>Some people wrote: > >> >> > covered code. Since Sun owns that code they would need to rattle the >> > cage. Sun? Anyone have any talks with these guys yet? >> >> Isn't CDDL file based so they could implement all the new functionality in >> >> >Wouldn't it be great if programmers could just focus on writing code rather >than having to worry about getting sued over whether someone else is able or >not to make a derivative program from their code?
Yep, but in THIS world it *is* an important consideration. http://www.linux-watch.com/news/NS3761924232.html http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS7575957635.html http://www.theinquirer.net/en/inquirer/news/2004/01/06/kiss-technology-accused-of-stealing-free-software If you use someone else's code, make sure you read the license and follow it; then you should be fine. Casper _______________________________________________ zfs-discuss mailing list zfs-discuss@opensolaris.org http://mail.opensolaris.org/mailman/listinfo/zfs-discuss
