[geeks] Sun trying to be another SCO?

[Bill Bradford]

On Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 08:58:06AM +0100, Mark Benson wrote:
> Sun own them, for all that's worth.

Nope.

http://www.sparc.org/aboutOverview.html

"SPARC International was created in 1989 as an independent, non-profit
organization to oversee and guide the SPARC evolution. Our IP consists of
the SPARC Instruction Set Architecture, SPARC trademarks, and, SPARC
derivative TM's. The organization is funded entirely by our members in
support of SPARC architecture and its Open Standards technology. "

Sun Microsystems, Inc. is a MEMBER of SPARC International, Inc., but 
*anyone* can become a member:

"If you are interested in becoming a member of SPARC International and
would like more information regarding the benefits of membership please
direct your inquiries to sparcinfo at sparc.org. "

http://www.sparc.org/members.html

But yes, some overeager lawyer needs a slappin'.

Bill

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Bill Bradford 
Houston, Texas