Open Source As Legal Time Bomb

Hwyman writes "TechWorld is reporting on the latest attack on open-source software by the Microsoft-backed Alexis de Toqueville Institution (ADTI). Many here will remember ADTI's previous assertion that Linux Torvald was NOT the true father of the Linux kernel. Taking the stance that OSS is in conflict with IP law, ADTI president Kenneth Brown states, 'After a brief glance at much open source software development, it becomes readily apparent that a number of open source practices directly conflict with best practices associated with protecting intellectual property.' With references like 'open sores software,' it's easy to believe that ADTI might be somewhat biased."

Comments

Re:Liars can still tell the truth.

[cpeterso]

Linux is very transparent, but that only matters if someone is looking. Twice in the past year, I've submitted patches to the Linux kernel that contained code that was either copyrighted and/or patented by my employer. Both times my patches were accepted.

Re:Oh my gosh!

[bondjamesbond]

Harvard MBA's are the worst scum on the Earth. I don't know what the cirriculum consists of, but I've dealt with several, and they were both lowly snakes who tried to bring down the company that they worked for. They also steal, slander and bring massive bad karma to wherever they are.

Re:They don't just lie about Linux.

[RichardX]

Wow, these guys suck!
They also have an 892k JPG on one of their pages (christ knows why, it's only 230x143).. a slashdotting on that page would be pretty painful, no?
Go on.. click the link, you know you want to :)
For those who don't trust any links given on Slashdot, just go to their site and follow the "awards" link.