On Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:03:07 -0800 (PST), DaveN <tahoedave...@yahoo.com> wrote: > No. My bottom line is that if you use a patented algorithm to make a > panorama for profit without paying the inventor of the algorithm, can > you be outraged if your panorama is used by others without payment to > you.
Yes, if you understand the difference between patents and copyright and happen to have a distinctly different opinion on each based on their distinctly different functions. Yes, if as a user of an application - and not an implementor of algorithms - you reasonably assume that you may use the application as you see fit, and that you shouldn't be in the position of vetting each algorithm used within the application for patent issues. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hugin and other free panoramic software" group. A list of frequently asked questions is available at: http://wiki.panotools.org/Hugin_FAQ To post to this group, send email to hugin-ptx@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to hugin-ptx+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hugin-ptx
