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The license is pretty concerning. If anyone using ZFS sues Oracle for a patent issue, then Oracle can revoke their license to use ZFS in 60 days. (Not a lawyer,
by jeffdavis 12y ago
The license is pretty concerning. If anyone using ZFS sues Oracle for a patent issue, then Oracle can revoke their license to use ZFS in 60 days. (Not a lawyer, my interpretation might be wrong.)
Probably OK for home use, but not much more. Even a small startup with no patents could end up getting bought by a larger company that does have patents. Then that company could be vulnerable, perhaps even if they are trying to use their patents defensively.