https://labs.parabola.nu/https://labs.parabola.nu/favicon.ico?15367742552015-10-31T03:15:50ZParabola Issue TrackerPackages - Bug #840: [arrayfire] has nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils support and contains nonfree SIFT algorithmhttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/840?journal_id=62892015-10-31T03:15:50ZAnonymous
<ul><li><strong>Assignee</strong> set to <i>Anonymous</i></li></ul> Packages - Bug #840: [arrayfire] has nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils support and contains nonfree SIFT algorithmhttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/840?journal_id=62922015-11-02T02:11:24ZAnonymous
<ul><li><strong>Status</strong> changed from <i>open</i> to <i>in progress</i></li></ul> Packages - Bug #840: [arrayfire] has nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils support and contains nonfree SIFT algorithmhttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/840?journal_id=62932015-11-02T03:08:14ZAnonymous
<ul><li><strong>% Done</strong> changed from <i>0</i> to <i>30</i></li></ul> Packages - Bug #840: [arrayfire] has nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils support and contains nonfree SIFT algorithmhttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/840?journal_id=62942015-11-02T03:26:06ZAnonymous
<ul></ul><p>arrayfire contains files that should be deleted due of the message described below:</p>
<pre>
// The source code contained in this file is based on the original code by
// Rob Hess. Please note that SIFT is an algorithm patented and protected
// by US law, before using this code or any binary forms generated from it,
// verify that you have permission to do so. The original license by Rob Hess
// can be read below:
//
// Copyright (c) 2006-2012, Rob Hess <rob@iqengines.com>
// All rights reserved.
//
// The following patent has been issued for methods embodied in this
// software: "Method and apparatus for identifying scale invariant features
// in an image and use of same for locating an object in an image," David
// G. Lowe, US Patent 6,711,293 (March 23, 2004). Provisional application
// filed March 8, 1999. Asignee: The University of British Columbia. For
// further details, contact David Lowe (lowe@cs.ubc.ca) or the
// University-Industry Liaison Office of the University of British
// Columbia.
//
// Note that restrictions imposed by this patent (and possibly others)
// exist independently of and may be in conflict with the freedoms granted
// in this license, which refers to copyright of the program, not patents
// for any methods that it implements. Both copyright and patent law must
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//
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</pre> Packages - Bug #840: [arrayfire] has nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils support and contains nonfree SIFT algorithmhttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/840?journal_id=62952015-11-02T03:26:39ZAnonymous
<ul><li><strong>% Done</strong> changed from <i>30</i> to <i>60</i></li></ul> Packages - Bug #840: [arrayfire] has nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils support and contains nonfree SIFT algorithmhttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/840?journal_id=62962015-11-02T03:42:42ZAnonymous
<ul><li><strong>Priority</strong> changed from <i>bug</i> to <i>freedom issue</i></li><li><strong>Subject</strong> changed from <i>[arrayfire] recommends cuda and nvidia-utils optional installation</i> to <i>[arrayfire] contains nonfree SIFT algorithm and supports nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils</i></li></ul> Packages - Bug #840: [arrayfire] has nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils support and contains nonfree SIFT algorithmhttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/840?journal_id=62972015-11-02T03:53:26ZAnonymous
<ul><li><strong>Subject</strong> changed from <i>[arrayfire] contains nonfree SIFT algorithm and supports nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils</i> to <i>[arrayfire] supports nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils and contains nonfree SIFT algorithm</i></li></ul> Packages - Bug #840: [arrayfire] has nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils support and contains nonfree SIFT algorithmhttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/840?journal_id=62982015-11-02T03:54:01ZAnonymous
<ul><li><strong>Subject</strong> changed from <i>[arrayfire] supports nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils and contains nonfree SIFT algorithm</i> to <i>[arrayfire] has nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils support and contains nonfree SIFT algorithm</i></li></ul> Packages - Bug #840: [arrayfire] has nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils support and contains nonfree SIFT algorithmhttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/840?journal_id=62992015-11-02T23:31:38ZAnonymous
<ul><li><strong>% Done</strong> changed from <i>60</i> to <i>100</i></li><li><strong>Status</strong> changed from <i>in progress</i> to <i>fixed</i></li></ul> Packages - Bug #840: [arrayfire] has nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils support and contains nonfree SIFT algorithmhttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/840?journal_id=171792022-04-12T19:25:03Zgap
<ul></ul><p>The SIFT algorithm can be readded when the patent expires. If this is 20 years later, that would be 2019 from the date of the initial filing, which means we can readd it right away, or 2024 from the date of the grant.</p>
<p>Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer.</p> Packages - Bug #840: [arrayfire] has nonfree cuda and nvidia-utils support and contains nonfree SIFT algorithmhttps://labs.parabola.nu/issues/840?journal_id=171842022-04-13T10:56:24Znona
<ul></ul><p>The patent of SIFT has expired since 2020. The question is how to deal with the tranches.</p>