[Frugalware-devel] Fwd: [ Fw: Attn: Miklos Vajna Subject: Frugalware and Open Invention Network ]

[Michel Hermier]

Miklos Vajna a écrit :
> ----- Forwarded message from FrankCasey at OpenInventionNetwork.com -----
>
>   
>> Dear Mr. Vajna:
>>
>> I am writing to you on behalf of Open Invention Network (OIN) because I
>> believe that we both share the goals of promoting and protecting Linux.
>>
>> OIN is an intellectual property company that was formed with significant
>> industry backing to promote Linux by using patents to ensure the openess of
>> Linux so that individuals, developers and companies can invest in and use
>> Linux with less worry about intellectual property issues.  We currently do
>> this by offering a royalty-free license to the 100+ OIN patents/patent
>> applications with the stipulation that licensees agree not to assert their
>> patents against other OIN licensees for Linux.
>>
>> OIN patents are generally applicable to software and therefore may be of
>> interest to Frugalware.  Regardless, I believe that, after you review the
>> OIN license agreement (copy attached), you will agree that becoming an OIN
>> licensee is a simple way for you to protect your current and future
>> Frugalware efforts.
>>
>> I would appreciate it if you would consider working with OIN in its efforts
>> to further software innovation and look forward to a positive response.  If
>> during your review you have any questions about OIN or its agreement please
>> contact me.
>>
>> Thank you for your consideration.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Frank Casey
>> Open Invention Network LLC
>>
>> (See attached file: Final Revised OIN LA Approved 011807[2].doc)(See
>> attached file: Final Revised OIN LA Approved 011807[2].doc)
>>     
>
> ----- End forwarded message -----
>
> what do you think about this?
>
> (i can put out the doc files if you really want..)
>
> first i thought it's just a spam then the guy sent me yet another mail
> asking me to answer to it, hm.
>
> at a first glance it's just bullshit but i'm asking for you opinion as
> well.
>
> thanks
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>   
 From what I read before, it was a group of industrials that share 
patents to protect linux and distribs (and it seems from all what's 
related to linux), and there web site show about it. So it looks real. 
But the question for me is what they want from us, and what they will 
offer, in clear what is the partnership deal ? And do we really need 
this juridical protection ?
(vmiklos sorry for the dupe)