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"Open standard" is a vague term. To many people, open doesn't mean "as long as you have a license". Google purchased On2 specifically to release WebM, not "just
by dchest 15y ago
"Open standard" is a vague term. To many people, open doesn't mean "as long as you have a license". Google purchased On2 specifically to release WebM, not "just happens to own".
- stephenr 15y agoI was making light of Google's Microsoft-ish tactics: Buy tech. Release for free Try to convince people its better than an existing open standard.
- dchest 15y agoPlease point out a case when Microsoft purchased a company and released their proprietary product with a FLOSS license and a patent grant.
- mikemaccana 15y agoHe said open standard, not FLOSS.
- dchest 15y agoConfirming that it's not a Microsoft-ish tactic.