On Sat, 11 Jun 2005, Frank Ellermann wrote:
william(at)elan.net wrote:
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IPR Disclosure: Algorithm I described above for doing path authorization
after forwarding based on hostname from crypto signatures is patent
pending. License is expected to be compatible with GPL programs.
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Yes, I've seen your explanation in MASS, but nevertheless
this is an ethical question. Sorry, Frank
You shouldn't worry about me creating problems for deployment or use
in open-source programs.
And I probably would not have done if it was not for what happened
when MS tried to patent SPF. That was too much for me - not
surprisingly Hadmudt seeing it asked if he could patent it himself
(although it was first proposed back in 2002 and not by him) and I
happen to agree with him. I don't want to feel the same with something
I have proposed if it includes genuine idea not ever proposed before.
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William Leibzon
Elan Networks
william(_at_)elan(_dot_)net