Author: Bo Persson
Date: 06:44:09 06/15/03
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On June 13, 2003 at 20:14:13, margolies,marc wrote: >Dear Frank, >Mind you I am not damning Linux or Unix for that matter. If Linus Torvald and >his pals cannot judge if some code is clipped from elsewhere, then I believe >that I am not fit to walk in his shadow, much less judge his judgements. >Here's what I am doing. I am remarking on a news story about a law suit against >Linux. Yes quite literaally SCO argues that Linux contains some Unix code. They >haven't said what I said in words-- they said it in deeds! A lawsuit is a very >loud and expensive proclamation of an idea-- it requires a burden of proof. There doesn't have to be any proofs involved. It could also be an attempt to press IBM for "protection money". When you are really desperate, it shows! -"Too bad if this fine software establishment should accidentally burn, or something. We can assure you that it will not happen for $1B, or best offer." Bo Persson bop2@telia.com
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