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> Because, effectively, the exFAT filesystem is OSS since August 2019 No its inclusion in Linux was the result of a decision by Microsoft, not a granting of an
by dingaling 6y ago
> Because, effectively, the exFAT filesystem is OSS since August 2019
No its inclusion in Linux was the result of a decision by Microsoft, not a granting of an open license. Any other implementation still has to apply for a license:
"For customers wanting only a patent license, you can contact us to learn more about the exFAT licensing program and request a pricing proposal."