SUID patent infringement
Henry Spencer
henry at utzoo.UUCP
Tue Apr 29 03:31:36 AEST 1986
> there is a footnote stating that "the set-uid bit is patented
> by Dennis Ritchie."
This is correct. However, as a regulated monopoly, the Bell System was
required to license its patents etc. on reasonable terms to others. I
believe AT&T explicitly waived royalties on the setuid bit a few years ago.
Beware: I am not a lawyer. Consult an expert before doing anything rash.
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