Re: 8.0.X and the ARC patent

Joshua D. Drake wrote:
> Bruce Momjian wrote:
>
> >pgsql(at)mohawksoft(dot)com wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Might it be possible to contact IBM directly and ask if they will allow
> >>usage of the patent for PostgreSQL. They've let 500 patents for open
> >>source, maybe they'll give a write off for this as well.
> >>
> >>There is an advantage beyond just not having to re-write the code, but it
> >>would also be sort of an IBM blessing, great PR.
> >>
> >>I will be at "Linux World" and see if there is an IBM booth, maybe I can
> >>get some contact info.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >I doubt they will give us something that extends to companies that sell
> >PostgreSQL so I don't see the point.
> >
> >
>
> Also if I recall didn't Tom already have a patch ready to be
> tested for the q2 stuff?

Yes, he does.

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