open source licenses and algorithms

[Randy Kramer]

Michael Bauer wrote:
> Randy Kramer wrote:
> So, is the algorithm patented as well as copyrighted?  If so, I think
> another can of worms is about to have the top popped off.
> 
> > You can license something that is patented, thus, if an algorithm is
> > patented, it could be licensed.

What algorithm are we talking about?  AFAIK, the discussion was about a
hypothetical algorithm.

If you are asking "can an algorithm be both copyrighted and patented?"
-- I don't know.

and besides, IANAL,
Randy Kramer
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