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Eric Raymond's Homebrew SCO Poison
What Can You Expect From A University Named "UH?" writes "Eric S. Raymond responds to Darl McBride's charge that he's drinking IBM's Kool-Aid in SCO's fight against Linux.
The main thrust: Yes, there is an alliance against SCO, but, like the Open Source movement itself, it arises from lots of folks spontaneously striving for a common goal. 'It's beyond me how [you] can have the gall to talk as though we need funding or marching orders from IBM to mobilize against you. IBM couldn't stop us from mobilizing!' "
Yes, I cheerfully refer to myself as a gun nut. Because after I've done that myself, idiots can't bash me with the phrase. Since it doesn't take most people very long to notice that I am not in fact crazy, this maneuver has the effect of discrediting the idiots.
- Eric S. Raymond
Woah... the last thing I'd want after me is a pissed-off hacker with an AK-47.
The US Army: promoting democracy through unquestioned obedience
...can I get a check from IBM too? Anybody know what benefits I get once I'm on payroll? Medical? 401k? Do I Have to wear a tie?
"I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismometer." -Ken Kesey
Make no mistake, this is not about who is right or wrong, although we all wish it was. This is about money. SCO is like a tick under the skin of Linux. They're going suck as much blood (money) out of the situation for as long as they can.
Despite his protests about the "attacks", McBride is clearly enjoying the fact that people actually know the name SCO. From the article:
"Relevant in the technology industry"? Come on now. The only reason they're "relevant" is that they're threatening the health of the technology industry. It's like saying gential warts is sexy.What food?? I hear he sucks the blood from unsuspecting linux programmers, sleeps in a pine box lined with earth and only comes out at night.
The only way to kill him is to sprinkle jolt cola on him and drive a copy of the GPL through his heart.
Otherwise he'll just live for centuries and every so often jump out of the closet to sue IBM.....
So Long and Thanks for all the Fish.
When I clicked on the link, I got McBrides view on the matter, and a whopping IBM ad in the middle of the interview..priceless.
Save a Life. Donate Blood. Please.
esr@thyrsus.com
President, Open Source Initiative
Friday, 20 August 2003
So now Eric Raymond is attacking SCO from other time dimensions? SCO is in DEEP doo-doo now!
But there are some illegal ones that could be inferred from his statement: DOS, DDOS, DRDOS,
:-)
Despite much FUD to the contrary, I don't believe DRDOS is illegal.
If my memory is correct, however, it is owned by SCO (or some parent/sibling company thereof), and should hence be boycotted.
He's the first person I've seen who makes ESR look like he's *not* a paranoid conspiracy nut! :-D
A little planning goes a long way...
Dear Darl,
I knew when we went all weekend without a SCO story that things were a little off. Now the only SCO news we get are dupes. Are you feeling OK?
You haven't said much in awhile. Either the ESR response cornered you (doubtful) or you've run out of things to say (more likely). Darl, please issue a new press release. We haven't heard from you in awhile and I want to make sure you're still OK. You were innovating so much with all those press releases, one right after another, and now with this lack of press releases I wonder, have you stifled your own innovation? Also, I haven't fallen on my ass laughing boisterously since Friday, and I need some inspiration. Thanks!
Your friend
PS I still owe you a SCO license. The check is in the mail, I promise.
There is no reasonable defense against an idiot with an agenda
:wq
For my part, I thought it a well constructed, amusing, angry rant, worthy of the widest possible dissemination - perhaps you need to read it again with your brain in gear.
oh brave new world, that has such people in it!
SCO = Stupid, Confused Org.
ESR = Eric's SCO Rage.
IBM = It's Better Manually.
IANAL = I Am Not a Lawyer/Llama.
I hope this clears up the confusion for TECBA's.
(Those Easily Confused By Acronyms).
Have you read the moderator guidelines? Well, have you, PUNK? (and I want a Karma: Gnarly option)
Although I wish Eric would be more clear about what he's planning next.
He has definite, serious and well-thought-out plans afoot for SCO. However, he can't reveal them publicly or SCO will find ways to counter the plans. OTOH, if you want to find out what those plans are, you can sign an NDA and see bits and pieces of his plans so you'll know how cool and 31337 they are and how much SCO should really ph33r those plans.
Best. Comment. Ever. Enjoy!