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The difference here is that valve has implemented the apis for the purpose of compatibility with existing software, which is explicitly a protected use by law.
by abhorrence 6y ago
The difference here is that valve has implemented the apis for the purpose of compatibility with existing software, which is explicitly a protected use by law.
- jcranmer 6y agoIt's actually not explicitly protected by statute, but the interpretation is precedent in all circuit courts. And Oracle is trying to overturn that precedent at SCOTUS.