The Inquirer schrieb / wrote: News: Blackboard pledges to leave open source projects alone: E-LEARNING firm Blackboard said it has pledged to never use its software patents against open source or hom grown course management systems. […] Blackboard said its pledge is legally binding, irrevocable and worldwide in scope. It has committed not to assert patent number 6,988,138 and other pending patents against the development, use or distribution of open source software as long as such systems aren’t bundled with proprietary software. http://www.blackboard.com/company/press/release.aspx?id=956876 http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=37374 http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/84707 http://www.golem.de/0702/50312.html

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