Re: TomTom, the GPL and patents

[Rjack]

Hyman Rosen wrote:
> Rjack wrote:
> > Never in his wildest dreams will a GPL licensor control
> > software patents he *doesn't* own with a copyright grant that
> > he does own
>
> Of course not. A GPL licensor only controls software patents that
>  he *does* own. He grants free use of those patents required for 
> the software that he distributes.
>
> Why do you think anyone is trying to control software patents
> that they don't own?

Try reading sec. 7 of the GPL sometime.

Sincerely,
Rjack :)