More on OpenBSD Funding Saga

Mortimer.CA writes "The OpenBSD Journal has an article with more info on cutting of the OpenBSD funding. It seems that the funding was partially cut due to worries about "capable nation-states". Also Mark West asked the hotel to cancel all reservations for the upcoming "hackathon" -- even though many of the arriving developers have non-refundable tickets, and would have no place to stay. Jonathan Smith also probably had something to do with the decision. If you would like to voice your opinion to these individuals, please be clear, extremely professional and courteous. Flaming and being childish will only hurt OSS. Also, please think about donating or ordering something to help the project along." DARPA, which initially denied that it was cancelling the grant, has now admitted it. Although de Raadt seems to be upset with how his UPenn contacts are handling the cancellation, it's DARPA that is ultimately at fault, not the UPenn people.

Comments

Politician or Hacker

[codepunk]

Theo decided to be a politician instead of a hacker and quickly found out that the two mix poorly. Besides why is he off ranting about the war while accepting blood money from the very institution he opposes.

Never mix politics with code...

Re:Move along, no problems here

[Malcontent]

So your boss intimidated you into submission and silence. Just the DARPA is trying to indimidate Theo.

Re:We are well on our way

[Noodlenose]

We have [...] open and fair elections

Just not if you're black, democrat and live in Florida.