- From: <tompoe@renonevada.net>
- Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2002 20:05:00 -0800
- To: www-patentpolicy-comment@w3.org
As the deadline approaches, I think it needs to be said, if it hasn't already, that there is a fuzzy line between the term, RAND, and the phrase, "field of use". In my mind, at least, one reasonable and non-discriminatory term placed on a standard might easily be one that restricts the "field of use". I don't think that RAND necessarily needs to be limited to monetary considerations in the form of promises not to charge a royalty, although my impression was that this use of the term was most familiar to the "audience". With that in mind, then, I think it would be most appropriate for the W3.org spokesperson[s] to clarify what the distinction is between the previous RAND fiasco, and this "field of use" attempt. Any explanation that could be offered to reassure the general world community that the W3.org is not controlled, and even dictated to, by corporate interests is appreciated. Respectfully, Tom Poe Open Studios Reno, Nv -- http://www.studioforrecording.org/ http://www.ibiblio.org/studioforrecording/ http://www.studioforrecording.org/mt/Pubdomain_Bread/ -- Please go to EFF.org page at http://www.eff.org and register for the TAKE ACTION page. If you can donate $5 to them, that'll help, too --
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