On Monday 11 February 2002 5:25 pm, John Alvord wrote:
At the time, I remember that IBM wanted to use the Apache code in products. The Apache group only agreed under the condition that IBM "paid" by giving back source code changes. That has led to a history of cooperation.
IBM was already allowed to do what they have done without any negotiation with the Apache group - so why would either side wish to negotiate a more restrictive license for IBM than they have for every other entity on earth, including Microsoft?
James.