Sun gives open-source community major patent release

**MIG-31** · Jan 27, 2005, 03:58 PM

Sun Microsystems is releasing over 1,600 patents as part of its decision to make Sun’s Solaris operating system open source.

Developers will have access to the patented code under Sun’s OpenSolaris programme whereby they can apply for a Common Development and Distribution Licence (CDDL).

"As the largest business contributor to the open-source community, Sun has always been an ardent believer in open standards and the open-source process going back to the inception of this company," said Scott McNealy, Sun Microsystems chief executive officer.

"The release of more than 1,600 patents associated with the Solaris OS far eclipses any other supplier's contribution to open source."
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Vikingod · Jan 27, 2005, 06:08 PM

Here is a bit more information on it and Open Source Java
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759...129TX1K0000616

Jan 27, 2005, 03:58 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,860 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Sun gives open-source community major patent release Sun Microsystems is releasing over 1,600 patents as part of its decision to make Sun’s Solaris operating system open source. Developers will have access to the patented code under Sun’s OpenSolaris programme whereby they can apply for a Common Development and Distribution Licence (CDDL). "As the largest business contributor to the open-source community, Sun has always been an ardent believer in open standards and the open-source process going back to the inception of this company," said Scott McNealy, Sun Microsystems chief executive officer. "The release of more than 1,600 patents associated with the Solaris OS far eclipses any other supplier's contribution to open source." _______________ Read More: Computerweekly Thanks to Vikingod for the submit. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Jan 27, 2005, 06:08 PM	#2
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Here is a bit more information on it and Open Source Java http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759...129TX1K0000616