On Sunday, July 18, 2004, Harry Katz wrote:
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“Let me just say at this point that our intent is to
contribute our IP to this working group and to encourage
widespread implementation and adoption.”
This clarification is appreciated.
“I very much appreciate everyone's patience while I gather
the answers to your questions.”
While we await the detailed answers, can you clarify
exactly what is meant by “our intent is to contribute our
IP to this working group?”
Specifically, does this mean MS proposes:
* an open source code license the details and implications
being clarified in an FAQ;
* to donate the IP to the Internet Society with the
understanding The Internet Society releases the IP by way
of an open source code license as clarified in an FAQ, or
* to simply donate the IP to the public domain, with the
rational and implications being explained in an FAQ?
Needless to say, personally I would urge either the second
or third choice as this would be most beneficial for all
concerned.
But I understand we may have to wait for further
clarification, while MS goes through the needed steps to
complete the process.
I would simply point out, as others have noted, there is a
sense of urgency, which is exemplified by your making a
post on Sunday for which I and I am certain many others are
grateful.
John Glube
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