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diff --git a/docs/patents.txt b/docs/patents.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fabe214bb4a --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/patents.txt @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +ARB_texture_float: + + Silicon Graphics, Inc. owns US Patent #6,650,327, issued November 18, + 2003 [1]. + + SGI believes this patent contains necessary IP for graphics systems + implementing floating point rasterization and floating point + framebuffer capabilities described in ARB_texture_float extension, and + will discuss licensing on RAND terms, on an individual basis with + companies wishing to use this IP in the context of conformant OpenGL + implementations [2]. + + The source code to implement ARB_texture_float extension is included + and can be toggled on at compile time only by those who purchased + a license from SGI, or are in a country where the patent does not + apply. + + The software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express + or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of + merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement. + In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any + claim, damages or other liability, whether in an action of contract, + tort or otherwise, arising from, out of or in connection with the + software or the use or other dealings in the software. + + You should contact a lawyer or SGI's legal department if you want to + enable this extension. + + +[1] http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=mIIOAAAAEBAJ&dq=6650327 +[2] http://www.opengl.org/registry/specs/ARB/texture_float.txt |