Re: [Boost-users] Ownership of Boost IP?

From: Robert Ramey (ramey_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-08-04 12:52:04

Bronek Kozicki wrote:
> james.jones_at_[hidden] wrote:
>> course, they might reply: "Fine, once it gets into standard libraries
>> you can use it." Which means you're waiting years.)
>

Whether or not a library interface is standardized is irrelevent.
> ... or just buy Dinkumware's implementation of TR2 . TR2 *is* a
> standard, although spearate one from ISO 14882.

The question is who own's the implementation.  Apparently
the developer's word that he created it isn't enough for these
lawyers - in spite of the fact that they have no evidence to
the contrary - after all the developer COULD be lying.

Realistically, this situation isn't about the facts - its about
someone having authority beyond his expertise.  Its a
political issue not a technical one.  Boost and its developers
can only do so much.

BTW - as for second opinions - maybe your boss can
inquire to Adobe as to where it gets it legal advice.  That
might provide an authoritative source.

Robert Ramey