Re: [boost] [xint] Boost.XInt formal review

Subject: Re: [boost] [xint] Boost.XInt formal review
From: Chad Nelson (chad.thecomfychair_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-03-09 20:26:45

On Wed, 9 Mar 2011 10:10:25 -0800
Scott McMurray <me22.ca+boost_at_[hidden]> wrote:

>> I'm leery of looking at any GMP code... it's probably pure paranoia,
>> the GPL can't apply to just *looking* at code, but I'd rather stick
>> to descriptions to ensure that my code doesn't resemble anyone
>> else's and nobody can claim that I've copied from them.
>
> Your paranoia may be justified:
>
> "The courts have made it clear that, under copyright law, proof of
> substantial similarity between your work and another work, along with
> proof of access to the other work, may be enough to prove
> infringement, even when you don’t realize that you’re making a copy."
> ~ <http://rosenlaw.com/lj8.htm>

Sheesh... that's even worse than I thought. :-( In that case, I think it
best if I don't even download GMP.
-- 
Chad Nelson
Oak Circle Software, Inc.
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