[Sussex] Nokia

[Ronan Chilvers]

Geoffrey J. Teale wrote:
> So Nokia love Linux today..
>
> First they announce an new Linux based multimedia device:
>
> http://www.nokia.com/nokia/0,,74866,00.html
>
> ... then they announce a Linux development kit for it...
>
> and then...  .. they give the Linux kernel team permission to use their
> patents:
>
> http://press.nokia.com/PR/200505/995845_5.html

Blimey!  However isn't that likely to be incompatible with the good ol'
GPL?  It seems that Nokia are just willing to waive their patent rights
(albeit in a 'legally binding commitment').   Can't see the kernel
fellas liking that, especially after the whole IBM fiasco.  Presumably
they're now meticulously careful about the kernel code...

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Ronan

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