Re: implementing reiserfs in C++ for a new OS

[Chris Dukes <pakrat@www.uk.linux.org>]

First the mildly tangential point.
Of all the languages other than 'C' to implement this in,
WHY 'C++'?  
On Mon, Aug 09, 2004 at 06:35:56PM +0300, Markus Törnqvist wrote:
> >Re-write in C++, and release in GPL mode sharing with ReiserFS community.
> 
> They said the code will be free. Or at least available.
> But as for reimplementing ideas, they technically wouldn't have to GPL it.
> (OK, someone confirm this, but an implementation of a GPL-implementation
> of an idea is hardly a derived work, yes?)

This could be construed as reverse engineering and may be covered under the
DMCA in the US.  This would be utterly insane and stupid path to take, but 
without as much penalty as say refilling and transporting a non-refillable
propane cylinder.
> 
> As far as I'm concerned, anyone who re-implements something like Reiserfs,
> and sells it closed-source, because they didn't technically 
> derive the work from Reiserfs, should have their testicles collected.

So, how do you feel about the closed source licenses for Reiserfs
that namesys.com sells?

-- 
Chris Dukes
Been there, done that, got the slightly-charred t-shirt. -- Crowder