Re: New BK License Problem?

Hans Reiser
2002-10-05T13:04:59Z

tom_gall@mac.com wrote:

> Greetings all,
>
> I noticed Larry recently changed the license on bk. Once clause in
> particular struck me and I thought I'd better point it out for your
> reactions...
>
> Specifically from Section 3:
>
> (d) Notwithstanding any other terms in this License, this
> License is not available to You if You and/or your
> employer develop, produce, sell, and/or resell a
> product which contains substantially similar capabil-
> ities of the BitKeeper Software, or, in the reason-
> able opinion of BitMover, competes with the BitKeeper
> Software.
>
Seems like a pretty straightforward violation of the anti-trust laws,
and a conspiracy to restrain trade. Hope Larry votes for Bush's
reelection, cause Bush judges will keep Larry safe from the law on this
for sure.

Hans