- From: Dr. Robert G. Rittenhouse <rob@cs1.mcm.edu>
- Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 10:50:27 -0500 (CDT)
- To: <www-patentpolicy-comment@w3.org>
While it may be necessary to use RAND licensing for some technologies I do not like it. The Internet and the web are both built on free open technologies. Standardizing new technologies which require licensing, even under the RAND model, is a step backward. If the W3C feels it necessary to proceed with RAND models to allow standardizing a technology it should be made clear that this is an inferior model. In addition, I believe every technology recommendation should begin with an RF committe and only if that proves impossible should a RAND committee be formed. Generally, I would expect W3C members to understand and support the need for open web standards. -- Robert G. Rittenhouse * Computer Science Dept, McMurry University * rob@cs1.mcm.edu Abilene TX 79697-0968 * http://cs1.mcm.edu/~rob/ * Ned Ludd was right
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