Re: Error in Compaq Press Release

[Greg Lindahl <lindahl cs virginia edu>]

> I just get a bit riled when people or companies don't know their arse from
> a hole in the ground. In a more litigious environment, I'm sure there'd
> already be a lawsuit against Compaq for this.

Thank god we're a caring, friendly community that is nice to vendors
who are trying to be nice to us.

> I'm not a copyright lawyer, and don't know which statement prevails, but I
> know that as it stands Compaq are presenting themselves to the OSS world as
> purveyors of untruths whilst presenting themselves as altruists to the
> outside world.

There you go again. I guess you don't cut anyone any slack at all.
Personally, I think your postings here are extremely
counter-productive, if your goal is politely teaching Compaq about
free software.

-- g