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From: rlfink@ux3.lbl.gov (Robert Fink)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.tcp-ip
Subject: Re: FDDI/Soderblum(?)
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Date: 12 May 89 13:46:56 GMT
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Though many folk assume the Soderblom patent pervails in all of these
cases, it is still not clear.  It is the case that Soderblom tries to
get FDDI manufacturers to pay the license.  Some (many) pay as it is
currently easier to do so than fight it.  Others may yet fight it, or,
may not.

Bob Fink
Lawrence Berkeley Lab