Erik Funkenbusch <erik@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> On Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:44:43 +0100, Ben wrote:
>
>> I agree that Mono has some practical advantages, but why are we making
>> free implementations of it instead of a competing specification, which
>> cannot be attacked by litigation?
>
> First of all, that's impossible. Any code and implementation runs the risk
> of violating someones patents. There's just no way to know if any piece of
> code you write doesn't infringe on a patent.
But, but, but...
Last week you Microsoft guys were telling us there were no patents to
infringe on at all.
Try to keep your tales straight for once.
Mart
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"We will need a longer wall when the revolution comes."
--- AJS, quoting an uncertain source.
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