- From: <CoyoteinCA@netscape.net>
- Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2001 11:35:12 -0400
- To: www-patentpolicy-comment@w3.org
World Wide Web Consortium Patent Policy Working Group www-patentpolicy-comment@w3.org Dear W3C Patent Policy Working Group, I'm concerned about the recent Patent Policy Framework draft, which could allow W3C members to charge royalty fees for technologies included in web standards. In particular, I object to the inclusion of a "reasonable and non-discriminatory" (RAND) licensing option in the proposed policy. I believe that the exclusive use of a "royalty-free" (RF) licensing model is in the best interests of the Internet community, and that RAND licensing would always necessarily exclude some would-be implementors. In particular this appears to be a total shift from your past histroy. The Internet needs to be an open and free forum with open and free standards. I applaud the W3C for its tradition of providing open-source reference implementations and its work to promote a wide variety of interoperable implementations of its open standards. The W3C can best continue its work of "leading the Web to its full potential" by continuing this tradition, and saying no to RAND licensing. Sincerely, Mark Holm 5554 Eagle View Way Sacramento, CA 95842 __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/
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