Edward Ned Harvey <solar...@nedharvey.com> wrote:
> CDDL contains an explicit disclaimer of warranty, which means, if Apple were
> to download CDDL ZFS source code and compile and distribute it themselves,
> they would be fully liable for any lawsuit waged against them. But CDDL
> also allows for Sun to distribute ZFS binaries under a different license, in
> which Sun could have assumed responsibility for losses, in the event Apple
> were to be sued.
And in terms of market and commerce, you will not find a partner that will grant
you full liability for software you got for free.
Apple could probably have a chance to get indemnified by Sun if they did pay
royalties for ZFS......
Jörg
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