henry@utzoo.UUCP (Henry Spencer) (04/28/86)
> there is a footnote stating that "the set-uid bit is patented > by Dennis Ritchie." This is correct. However, as a regulated monopoly, the Bell System was required to license its patents etc. on reasonable terms to others. I believe AT&T explicitly waived royalties on the setuid bit a few years ago. Beware: I am not a lawyer. Consult an expert before doing anything rash. -- Support the International League For The Derision Henry Spencer @ U of Toronto Zoology Of User-Friendliness! {allegra,ihnp4,decvax,pyramid}!utzoo!henry