- From: Moore, Louis <moore.louis@tchden.org>
- Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2001 12:38:37 -0600
- To: www-patentpolicy-comment@w3.org
I wish to voice my support for the comments made by Alan Cox and others, and to register my deep concern that the W3C is considering a policy that would permit ANY patented technology, especially those with royalties. The amazing explosion of innovation that we experienced in the internet is due in large part by adopting as standards technologies free of patents. If the W3C adopts a policy in which RAND is part, it essentially capitulates to the commercial interests who would prefer to stifle innovation in order to maintain profits. The W3C need to set a level and open playing field to encourage commercial entities to compete on innovation and quality rather than patents and and back-room deals. Please reject this policy. Regards, Louis Moore
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