Gary Musham wrote:
> I think people need to be aware that "open source" VLE's such as Moodle are developed by all in the community, everyone adds a small plug in here and there. What are Blackboard going to do, take legal action against the world?
> I think people need to get this in perspective.
>
> Gary
>
A patent doesn't only prevent a company developing a product that
infringes the patent, it also prevent another company distributing the
product and it prevents others from using the product to provide
services whether commercial or not.
Blackboard could if they wanted sue a U.S. school for using an open
source product regardless of its origins.
Jon
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