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Re: [Fsfe-uk] Avoiding having to use proprietary software and closed for
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Shane M. Coughlan |
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Re: [Fsfe-uk] Avoiding having to use proprietary software and closed formats |
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Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:37:09 +0100 |
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Sam Liddicott wrote:
> I would cast it as an exception as it sounds more reasonable, as you are
> protecting yourself against requirements so vaguely specified that you
> may not be able to fulfil them anyway - who knows what they may specify:
>
> excluding proprietary or closed formats or formats covered by patent
> which may then present a burden on the contractor or PCT.
>
> No doubt the PCT is not knowingly intending to oblige you to provide
> data in formats so contrained anyway, so maybe they will have little
> problem with such an addition.
I second this. I think the turn of phrase here is non-threatening, and
is almost self-explanatory when it comes to justifying open standards.
It would be worthwhile having a prepared speech explaining when *not*
adopting closed or patented formats will help the PCT.
Regards
Shane
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