UOML License - ticket#137

Bruce Perens bruce at perens.com
Thu May 15 05:49:46 UTC 2008


史研 wrote:
> Hi Bruce,
>  
> UOML standards by UOML-X TC is under RF on Rand now. Thanks for your 
> question.
>  
> Allison Shi
Ms. Shi,

Do you mean that the standard is now using a Royalty Free and 
Non-Discriminatory licensing policy? That would be excellent.

Although I am not one of the people who will be voting, It's difficult 
for me to see how the UOML compliance term of the license can be 
accepted under the rules for Open Source licensing. Some time ago, Russ 
Nelson suggested that you use a trademark or certification mark to 
enforce that particular provision, rather than the Open Source license. 
That was good advice. And Russ is one of those who vote, so you should 
take it seriously.

    Thanks

    Bruce


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