Isn't the linking issue a little old? I mean, are lawyers so stupid that they accuse people of something that isn't illegal?? Oh wait, I should never underestimate an angry hoard of lawyers (equipped with OfficeXP generating fucked up html, of course).
Heh. Now if they get their way (which they can't), they can charge for linking to THEIR site, and everyone will rebel against the suits by linking everywhere. They will get so many site hits and ad revenue... Ingenious. (sarcasm)
Microsoft's general response to open source (and anything that threatens its monopoly) is to use FUD tactics. Read about it in the Halloween docs.
I suppose Microsoft does have a point about businesses not actually making money of off gpl software. But this is a pretty bleak point of view, because gpl software could be successful if built on a good business model.
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Great. I submitted a story about the first ruling two months ago. God damn it slashdot.
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Isn't the linking issue a little old? I mean, are lawyers so stupid that they accuse people of something that isn't illegal?? Oh wait, I should never underestimate an angry hoard of lawyers (equipped with OfficeXP generating fucked up html, of course).
My mom has a 'Max Headroom' T-shirt. I had always wondered what that was about.
fuck me harder
Heh. Now if they get their way (which they can't), they can charge for linking to THEIR site, and everyone will rebel against the suits by linking everywhere. They will get so many site hits and ad revenue... Ingenious. (sarcasm)
Fucking Lamerz
Microsoft's general response to open source (and anything that threatens its monopoly) is to use FUD tactics. Read about it in the Halloween docs. I suppose Microsoft does have a point about businesses not actually making money of off gpl software. But this is a pretty bleak point of view, because gpl software could be successful if built on a good business model.