Re: Oracle indemnifies PostgreSQL on its patents

Andrew Dunstan wrote:
> Luke Lonergan wrote:
>> Bruce,
>>
>> This is big news - has anyone checked to see if the agreement for the 
>> OIN is
>> in perpetuity?  Or is their agreement to not pursue patents only for 
>> as long
>> as they are members?
>>
>>   
> I'm sure they would be estopped from enforcing a patent against someone 
> who relied on the assurance while they were a member, so I doubt this 
> distinction matters. Otherwise it becomes worthless.

Either way, we should consider, not considering that this is actually 
news. Let us not be enticed by the opportunity that likely has strings 
attached.

Joshua D. Drake

> 
> cheers
> 
> andrew
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