Re: [NTLK] Interesting Patent (was Re: Euro filing reveals Apple 'handheld computer')

From: karel Jansens (kareljansens_at_tiscalinet.be)
Date: Sun Aug 15 2004 - 14:15:51 PDT


Andrew Beals wrote:
> kareljansens_at_tiscalinet.be said:
>
>>Go's PenPoint wasn't bad. It's a shame it can't be open-sourced.
>
>
> The problem is that the ownership is somewhat cloudy after many acquisitions
> and sales. Who's holding the source? Who is going to sue if it gets released?

As I understand it, bankrupt Go's creditors are a bunch of tight-arsed
misers, who still expect someone to pay them for the sources.

Does it show that, not even knowing them, I don't like them a lot?

Karel Jansens

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