[FFmpeg-cvslog] [ffmpeg.org]: r70 - trunk/src/legal

[reimar]

Author: reimar
Date: Sun May 20 16:21:32 2007
New Revision: 70

Log:
Many spelling/capitalization fixes


Modified:
   trunk/src/legal

Modified: trunk/src/legal
==============================================================================
--- trunk/src/legal	(original)
+++ trunk/src/legal	Sun May 20 16:21:32 2007
@@ -40,13 +40,13 @@
 <P>
 <B>Q: Does FFmpeg use patented algorithms?</B>
 <BR>
-A: We do not know, we are not lawyers so we are not qualified to awnser
-this. Also we have never read patents to implement any part of ffmpeg,
-so even if we where qualified we couldnt awnser it as we do not know
+A: We do not know, we are not lawyers so we are not qualified to answer
+this. Also we have never read patents to implement any part of FFmpeg,
+so even if we were qualified we could not answer it as we do not know
 what is patented. Furthermore the sheer number of software patents makes it
-impossible to read them all so noone (lawyer or not) could awnser
-such a question with a definite no, thouse who do lie.
-What we do know is that various standards ffmpeg supports contain vague
+impossible to read them all so noone (lawyer or not) could answer
+such a question with a definite no, those who do lie.
+What we do know is that various standards FFmpeg supports contain vague
 hints that any conforming implementation might be subject to some patent
 rights in some jurisdictions, examples for such statements are:
 <br>
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@
 A: Patent laws change wildly between jurisdictions. Further, even in places where
 software patents are recognized, there is serious doubt about the legitimacy of such
 legislation. Note patents on algorithms are illegal in many countries, also
-the use of patents to prevent the useage of a format or codec on a specific
+the use of patents to prevent the usage of a format or codec on a specific
 operating system or together with specific other software might violate
 anti trust laws.
 
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@
 <B>Q: Bottom line: Should I be worried about legal issues if I use FFmpeg?</B>
 <BR>
 A: Are you a private user working with FFmpeg for your own personal purposes?
-If so, there is remarkably little reason to be concered. Are you using FFmpeg
+If so, there is remarkably little reason to be concerned. Are you using FFmpeg
 in a commercial software product? Read on to the next question...
 
 <P>
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@
 even if the patents are invalid. Paying the (small) license fee is much cheaper
 than a patent lawsuit during which you would not be able to sell your product
 as the patent would be valid until you win the lawsuit 5+ years in the future.
-That is assuming you didnt go bankrupt before...
+That is assuming you did not go bankrupt before...
 
 <P>
 <B>Q: Can I be safe if I've payed my protection money.</B>
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@
 being found guilty of infringing some obscure little-known
 lousy-related patent and end up paying millions for it.
 That's why lobbing against software patents is in your interest.
-Of course none of this is related to you using ffmpeg or another codec
+Of course none of this is related to you using FFmpeg or another codec
 implementation, if you want to be safe the only option is to not touch
 any software at all.