- From: Paul <subsolar@subsolar.org>
- Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 20:57:48 -0500
- To: www-patentpolicy-comment@w3.org
The problem with "Reasonable And Non-Discriminatory" licenses is that they are in the end of the day discriminating against small and individual developers, especially those of open-source projects. Much of the development and innovation that has marked the web is the result of small groups and individuals coming up with ideas. The increasing intrusion of patents in the web threaten to leave control of the Internet & web in the hands of large corporations that may have agendas other than promoting the free exchange of ideas. My belief is that any company that participates *must* provide royalty free license to all comers any Patented technology that is used in any approved standard. This is the only way the web can maintain Open and Free. Regards, Paul Berger Webmaster
Received on Saturday, 29 September 2001 22:07:35 UTC