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SCO Lobbying Congress Against Open Code

Posted by timothy on from the da-da-approach-to-business dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Along with suing Novell - it was announced today that SCO has been lobbying Congress about the horrifying ways that Linux and the rest of open source software saves users money, allows others to use the software anyway they see fit and 'gasp' causes SCO to not make as much money as they would like. Along with all of the usual FUD. OSAIA has the details (as well as a rebuke)." Darl's words will seem pretty transparent, even funny, to anyone aware of the widespread acceptance and use of Free / Open Source software (by individuals, governments, non-profits, and even companies like SCO) -- but you might have to point this out to your servants in Congress.

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  1. Microsoft by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    I wonder when Microsoft is going to come out behind SCO's curtain?

    1. Re:Microsoft by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      When you remove your tin foil hat...

    2. Re:Microsoft by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      I know its a long shot, but:

      What if Linux Contains SCO Code?
      What if SCO is just trying to get compensation for its stolen code?
      If true, any normal business would deal with it, except we all know how cheap linux users/coders can be.

      Its the Linux Bigots in the world that will destroy the software movement. They dont know how to market, or even how to code very well.

      Their strengths are in their shear numbers, and the fact that they value their work at nothing (which would be true for the majority of coders)..

      Stupidity reinforcing stupidity.

      Im sure some Holier-than-thou I know everything but I dont have a real job linux user will come up and try to argue with what I've said.

      But to tell you the truth, I've heard it. I've heard it a 1000 times on this fucking website, and It didnt make sense the first time I heard it, and it just keeps getting louder and whinier.

  2. Oppression by Quantum-Sci · · Score: -1, Troll

    Excellent.

    For those not old enough to remember, Hitler also demanded that all control be allowed to CEOs.

    --
    Campaign finance reform is national security.
  3. Re:So... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    *yawn*

    That was ... well, it tailed off a little in the beginning, and the less said about the end the better, but I mean, it's ...

    Well you ain't funny, so just shut up willya?

  4. Re:So... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
    > Mormons...purged the most anti-social aspects...

    Except for Daryl, you mean. :-)

  5. Re:So... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Since Darl is probably Mormon, the direct equivalent would be him approaching the president of the church. Since the Mormon church has a policy not to get involved with businesses or politics, basically he'll ignore Darl's demands.

  6. Re:So... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I Darl was catholic, he should contact the Opus Dei (see the criticisms, he would have direct FBI support) or the Legion of Christ if he wants to fight with the power of God.

  7. Re:That's the USR by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
    Jesus Christ you're an idiot. I bet you think that Republicans hate blacks as well.

    You can always tell who the Democrats are that are too stupid to actually see the way the world really works. They go around spouting the usual rhetoric that they are told to say, without actually thinking if what is coming out of their mouth is grounded in reality.

    Bush in 2004. Deal with it bitch.

    /flame off

  8. Re:So... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    SCO is from Utah
    Therefore Darl is probably a Mormon.

    Or should that be a moron?

  9. Re:Mormons FOR Open Source! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
    The only problem is the LDS church is a 100% M$ shop. GNU/Linux is not allowed on any church computers. Their aging fleet of systems in chapels are mostly original P1s (running M$-DOS 6) and a very few PIIs that would really benefit from a nice, tight custom distro. GNU/Linux could save the church alot of money by making them more useful and lasting even longer. Sigh.

    Considering they have the money to maintain a 100+ acre private hunting reserve east of SLC (invitation only) worth millions I'd think they might want to save some money someplace else.

    While I commend the folks at ldsoss if the group's leaders are told to stop developement and destroy all copies of their work by their bishops they would have to or be excommincated (i.e.: the boot).