Re: [APML] Jpeg standards

[Roland Roberts <roland@astrofoto.org>]

>>>>> "Joseph" == Joseph O'Neil <joneil@multiboard.com> writes:

    Joseph> http://www.theregus.com/content/4/25711.html

    Joseph> In short, for those of you not wanting to read the
    Joseph> article, a company in Texas that says they now hold the
    Joseph> patent on Jpeg image ompression is now launching lawsuits
    Joseph> claiming royaltiy rights on anyone using Jpegs.
    Joseph> Therefore, the ISO is planning on dumping the Jpeg as a
    Joseph> 'standard."

Yes, but it also says the patent will expire in 2004.

I would guess they are going after little guys on their patent
prosecution.  Let them try it against AOL (Netscape) or Microsoft who
have lawyers idling for just such contingencies.

roland
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