Re: Contributing to the kernel while being employed

From: Martin J. Bligh (mbligh@aracnet.com)
Date: Wed Jul 30 2003 - 11:31:26 EST


> What if the employer _is_ interested in contributing to the open source
> under company copyright and doesn't mind using company resources, but
> the employee prefers to keep copyright to himself. The only way he can
> do it is by using his own resources and time (off hours). But this is
> not possible if there is a contract that coveres the full employment
> period, including after hours.

Why do you want the copyright? So you can sue in case of violation?
If so, then giving both yourself and your employer copyright might help ...

M.

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