Hi, > > Can you redhat guys bug one of your lawyers and see if we can finally > > bundle a Dvd player with Linux. These court rulings seem to allow it > > now since it's deemed a non trade secret now. > > I suggest you look at the current rulings on DVD copying tools From memory (and I think we're talking about that company selling DVD copying software here), the deCSS technology is not illegal nor is it a trade secret anymore (post DVD Jon). However, software which utilises deCSS for the purposes of copying (which as soon as you bundle something with deCSS in you have access to) is illegal. It's almost as daft a situation as not being able to bundle an MP3 plugin for xmms anymore due to some rotter who has decided to patent a formula. Personally, I'd love xine to be bundled with FC2, but I think there is more chance of the current president of the USA being found to have anything other than bone between his ears! TTFN Paul TTFN Paul -- "Logic, my dear Zoe, is merely the ability to be wrong, but with authority" - Dr Who.
Attachment:
signature.asc
Description: This is a digitally signed message part