I am a part owner of a company called Linux Information Technology. It started by a couple of us buying a company called Linux Services WA. We have been using Linux in our name since well before this was an issue. We knew that Linus didn't mind and we liked the fact that we could.
We also understand there are people out there who will take advantage of this but we considered ourselves safe because of the early adoption of the word Linux.
We wholeheartedy support this trademarking in Linus's name and fully expected it to occur at some time.
On a personal level. I am extremely shocked to see this attack on Jeremy's integrity and can honestly say that it is entirely misplaced and wrong. I have known Jeremy for a number of years and absolutely trust him. Jeremy is a rare person in the world today - a lawyer with a keen sense of ethics and morals. I have no doubt that Jeremy is acting in the best interest of Linux in general. I have attended many talks where Jeremy has painstakenly explained to us what Open-Source is. If you think Jeremy has anything but altruistic motives - you have never met him.
We are one of those companies directly involved in this process.
This should be the end of the discussion.
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We wholeheartedy support this trademarking in Linus's name and fully expected it to occur at some time.
On a personal level. I am extremely shocked to see this attack on Jeremy's integrity and can honestly say that it is entirely misplaced and wrong. I have known Jeremy for a number of years and absolutely trust him. Jeremy is a rare person in the world today - a lawyer with a keen sense of ethics and morals. I have no doubt that Jeremy is acting in the best interest of Linux in general. I have attended many talks where Jeremy has painstakenly explained to us what Open-Source is. If you think Jeremy has anything but altruistic motives - you have never met him.
We are one of those companies directly involved in this process.
This should be the end of the discussion.