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> This is still an infringement. Perhaps the judgement could be much
Yes, that was my point, but...
> harder, since the (possible) income loss to the patent holder could
> be much more (free software is much cheaper than commercial one and
> the distribution cant be controlled in any way - so no distribution
> stop or fetch-back is possible).
Courts often are harsher when an infringement is done for financial
gain, or with intend to harm.
> Once all members vote, the whole project also can do it.
Allegro has many contributors. See the AUTHORS file.
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Vincent Penquerc'h