Re: 1394 Licensing issues
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From: Southwell <vi...@pt...> - 2000-05-05 21:50:20
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I am finding this discussion interesting..but am a bit uncertain as to how it relates to the specifics of current development. > Your reasoning is accurate -- the 25 cents is *per system* -- that is, if > you add a 1394 board to your PC, or if you buy a PC with a 1394 chip, > you've paid the fee. So there is no need to worry about the fee for > drivers and low level software written for 1394 devices. > > The higher levels of software are a different topic. Almost all of the > major AV algorithm producers have an agreement on pooling license fees > (note the references to 61883 in www.1394la.com), but there is reputed to > be one notable holdout on some patents. The situation there still needs > some "clarification" -- as they say in the politician's handbook. > How about AV algorythms developed and distributed for free? > Hunter > > > > > >Southwell wrote: > > > > > >Can someone please tell me what the current position is on IEEE 1394 > >licensing issues as far as they affect the development and use of firewire > >under Linux. I am finding the current licensing situation quite confusing > >and am concerned to know that anyone using the IEEE 1394 support will not > >be landing themselves into a potentially difficult legal position.. Thanks > >David S. > > |