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Why Consider Linux Kernel Patent Risks?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the something-to-think-about dept.

chromatic writes "After the hoopla about OSRM's study of patent risks in the Linux kernel, I talked to Dan Ravicher, the patent attorney and free software afficionado who conducted the study. Contrary to my initial reaction, I've come to believe that the study is actually very valuable. Linux and Patent Risks on the O'Reilly Network explains why."

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  1. Linus. by nlinecomputers · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Or the best lawyer Linus can find. He owns the copyright to the kernel thus he is the fall guy for it.

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