- From: Alex Bischoff <alex@spamcop.net>
- Date: Fri, 05 Oct 2001 11:26:36 -0400
- To: www-patentpolicy-comment@w3.org
Dear W3C Patent Policy Working Group: I'm writing to you about the recent Patent Policy Framework draft. Were this adopted, it would allow W3C members to charge fees for merely implementing a standard. The W3C has had an excellent track record so far. After all, there's a good handful of browsers competing in today's market. And, with each release, they become more and more standards compliant. But, with fees entering the picture, only commercially-backed browsers would be able to "play this game". Open Source browsers -- run only by volunteers -- would not be able to participate. With fewer competitors in the market, quality would go down. As such, I urge you to continue your royalty-free licensing model. Sincerely, Alex Bischoff 1471 Candlewood Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15241
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