Re: Standard vs NONUS CD???
Edward Guldemond writes:
> With software patents, distributing this software could be considered
> illegal to distribute in the United States. Fetching it from outside of
> the US is fine. Using it in the US is fine, too,...
Using it in the US infringes the patent. Importing a copy probably does as
well. Note, however, that in the US such patent infringement is a tort,
not a crime. You cannot be fined or imprisoned for it: just sued for
damages by the patent owner.
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John Hasler
john@dhh.gt.org (John Hasler)
Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, WI
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