Pending Litigation

[John Anderson]

I want my "freedom" to use GNUstep more firmly established.

So, to clarify status of GNUstep in terms of intellectual property law, 
I am preparing to file a lawsuit against Apple Computer, Inc. in United 
States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern 
Division.

In lay terms, I will be seeking a declaration from the Court that 
GNUstep does not infringe on any rights that Apple Computer may have 
and to the extent that it does, Apple has granted GNUstep an 
irrevocable license.

Because the legal system in the United States operates on the basis of 
precedent, this could impact your "freedom" to use GNUstep.  For 
example, it is possible that the Court could find that GNUstep is 
actually an unlawful derivative of  Apple's copyrights or infringes on 
Apple's patents.  So, you may want to seek legal counsel for advice on 
how to respond to this.

However, I will be posting a copy of the lawsuit before I file it.  
Constructive criticism and discussion is welcome, but for obvious 
reasons please contact me "off-list."

Truly yours,
John Anderson
Detroit.