> > For open-source entities, it's problematic, because we now have to
> > choose to EITHER, NOT apply an IETF recommended change, OR encumber
> > our sources.

	or find other way to fix it - a fix different from i-d, and does
	not step onto what patent says.
	once the patent is approved (i hope not), the patent text will become
	publically available.  then we should change our code to be
	different from what i-d says.

itojun