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Releasing unix code

Releasing unix code

Posted Aug 23, 2007 13:39 UTC (Thu) by Duncan (guest, #6647)
In reply to: Releasing unix code by brouhaha
Parent article: A bad day for the SCO Group

Additionally, since Novell retained the right to waive a suit, it has in
effect the right to grant licenses, at least free ones. It can't charge
(at least not directly) for licenses, but it can say that they aren't
subject to suit or fees, effectively granting the license for free that it
is forbidden to sell.

Duncan


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