As far as I know, this is a first and an interesting sign of how open-source software is being considered by the industry.
Llyod's of London is planning to offer insurance protection against IP litigation involving open-source software.
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This is very interesting indeed. It looks like this is at a nascent stage. I couldn't tell, from reading the article, how much aggregate insurance has already been taken, and by whom.
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M. Mortazavi
on août 16, 2005 at 01:31 PM CEST
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This is very interesting indeed. It looks like this is at a nascent stage. I couldn't tell, from reading the article, how much aggregate insurance has already been taken, and by whom.
Posted by M. Mortazavi on août 16, 2005 at 01:31 PM CEST #