"Show Us the Code" Breaks Its Silence

DigDuality writes with an explanation of the silence of the Show Us the Code initiative. The push he began — to gather influential sponsors demanding that Steve Ballmer reveal what Linux code he believed to be infringing Microsoft patents — was discussed here last February. "Show Us the Code has been silent since March 23. May came and went — the deadline allotted for calling Ballmer's bluff — but the site gave no update. I now explain the silence. After a scheduled interview with Forbes columnist Dan Lyons didn't happen, and my place of employment falsely accused me of representing that they endorsed my own political goals, I decided it was best to shut my mouth so I would be able to keep paying my bills. I'm glad to see Linus now publicly echoing the sentiments that this site espoused. Maybe someone already accustomed to the limelight will have better luck in challenging Microsoft's FUD machine."

Comments

Re:Failure Point

[HomelessInLaJolla]

Because, that sounds like a methodical way for an institution to restrict any citizen's rights. No way! That would be a crackpot conspiracy theory! Haven't you been reading the ACs who have been griefing me relentlessly for the last six months?

Face it, you open sores people are screwed.

[Anonymous Coward]

Microsoft, like The SCO Group, is taking their time to make sure that they have a case against the RMS worshipers that cannot be refuted. Microsoft is simply warning companies involved with Linux to be nice. This is RedHat's and Mark Shuttleworth's (and others) chance to receive the benefits of a Microsoft critical alliance. When Microsoft is done giving these illegal companies (and users) amnesty, get ready to have your asses handed to you in court! Oh, and don't forget to pay four $599 SCO fee! - Darl McBride and Steve Ballmer

P.S. Developers, developers, developers!

The captcha is "bearer."

Re:Face it, you open sores people are screwed.

[junglee_iitk]

I am torn between funny, troll and flamebait. Guess I will let the others decide.

Re:Keep paying bills

[jollyreaper]

Not that I would know anything about how that sort of situation plays out. It would most certainly be indicative of an "OMG teh evil conspiracy!" if I were to suggest that I've been on the worse end of a similar situation. Sounds like somebody doesn't love our worshipful Great Profit, Bonuses and Dividends Be Upon Him. Why do you hate capitalism and America? Why do you hurt your parents so?

Maybe not the code but...

[chubs730]

I'm sure he'll show you a chair or two

Re:Quite typical

[Otter]

...that someone usually gets some celebrity status, but also they run the risk of being crushed under the company's legal department.

This guy seems to have been crushed under the weight of being a marginal Linux celebrity. It gives you some sympathy for Paris Hilton the way he's flipping out after 248 Slashdot comments and a Forbes reporter not following through with an interview.

Re:Open Source Has Jumped The Shark

[Anonymous Coward]

Here's a challenge for all Americans.

Compose a paragraph, consisting of two or more sentences which does not contain an obscure (or any) television reference, or a "catch phrase" of any sort.

"Show Us Your Code!!"

[jomama717]

Slashdotters on Mardi Gras?

Should have known about Dan Lyons.

[whoever57]

Perhaps you should have googled "dan lyons linux" before replying to him?