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Re: license of smapi



Scripsit Mike Bilow <mikebw@colossus.bilow.com>

> The main issue is that you are not allowed to call something "Fidonet
> Technology Networking" or "Fidonet compatible" unless it complies with
> certain specifications for data structures.

Well, I think that would more be a matter of trademark infringement
on the Fidonet name.

> If a piece of software implements FTN protocols, then it does so
> pursuant to an equal access license and must honor its terms.

Yet if someone tries to enforce that with their copyright license
terms, their license will not be free.

-- 
Henning Makholm                               "... popping pussies into pies
                                                      Wouldn't do in my shop
                            just the thought of it's enough to make you sick
                           and I'm telling you them pussy cats is quick ..."



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