Since SCO released their own version of Linux, doesn't that mean that everything that they have distributed in their version is now under the GPL license? If the alleged patent violations was in what they distributed, don't they in effect give up any IP claims due to the GPL license? This is where my understanding of the GPL is vauge and was hoping someone might be able to clairfy. Thank you.
In general I like to give my opinion and possible suggestions. If your advice is accepted then great. If not, then give the client what they requested. In the end, it is giving the client what they want, not always what they need or what you feel is best for them. You might be surprised. Clients are not as clueless as what you think. They chose to contract with you, didn't they? Also sometimes, what you feel is best might not be better.
Judgement comes into play in dealing with the personalities. If your client is not the sort to want to listen to suggestions and advice, then keep quiet and give the client you best effort at what was requested.
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Since SCO released their own version of Linux, doesn't that mean that everything that they have distributed in their version is now under the GPL license? If the alleged patent violations was in what they distributed, don't they in effect give up any IP claims due to the GPL license? This is where my understanding of the GPL is vauge and was hoping someone might be able to clairfy. Thank you.
In general I like to give my opinion and possible suggestions. If your advice is accepted then great. If not, then give the client what they requested. In the end, it is giving the client what they want, not always what they need or what you feel is best for them. You might be surprised. Clients are not as clueless as what you think. They chose to contract with you, didn't they? Also sometimes, what you feel is best might not be better.
Judgement comes into play in dealing with the personalities. If your client is not the sort to want to listen to suggestions and advice, then keep quiet and give the client you best effort at what was requested.