[License-review] License Approval Request: BSD-3-Clause-Open-MPI

[Pamela Chestek]

I agree, I have no objections to the license and it adds additional 
protections for the copyright owners. It also is in current use.

I have long wondered by GPLv3 doesn't disclaim IP infringement.

Pam

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On 6/19/2025 6:45 AM, Carlo Piana wrote:
> I agree.
>
> The added language, referring only to third parties patents, seems an extension of the liability disclaimer clause, therefore it is not a patent-carve-out provision.
>
> I don't see much problem here and the submission is impeccable and eloquent.
>
> K
>
>
> ----- Messaggio originale -----
>> Da: "Josh Berkus" <josh at berkus.org>
>> A: "License submissions for OSI review" <license-review at lists.opensource.org>, "McCoy Smith" <mccoy at lexpan.law>
>> Inviato: Giovedì, 19 giugno 2025 2:24:59
>> Oggetto: Re: [License-review] License Approval Request: BSD-3-Clause-Open-MPI
>> All,
>>
>> Having looked over this BSD variant, this seems unquestionable
>> OSD-compliant.  I have no opinions on the utility of the added language,
>> but it doesn't pose any problems for developers.
>>
>> --
>> Josh Berkus
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