Re: Redhat licensing

[Anthony J Placilla <anthony_placilla suth com>]

On Thu, 2004-06-17 at 13:15, Erik Espinoza wrote:
> How about the "Smoogen: how to say something useless in an existing
> conversation, yet come off as a giant dick anyways FAQ"
> 
> I'd sure love to read that, seeing as you've mastered those skills. . .
> 
> On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 10:21:13 -0600, Stephen Smoogen <smoogen lanl gov> wrote:
> > 
> > Smoogen RHN FAQ Question 1:
> > 
> > I don't understand the Red Hat Network or Enterprise Licenses. Can
> > someone here answer my questions?
> > 
> > Answer: No. You need a lawyer.. sorry, but anything you read off of
> > email, newsgroup, webpage, etc etc is as good as if you smoked a crack
> > pipe and came up with it yourself. Even if the person says they are a
> > lawyer.. unless they have signed up to represent you.. their opinion and
> > 2.00 will buy you an overpriced cup of coffee and that is about it.
> > 
> > Do not expect Red Hat's lawyers to post in reply to your questions on a
> > newsgroup and mailing list either. From what I have been told by some
> > legal experts, it is generally frowned upon by courts, and can end them
> > up in all kinds of trouble. In the end, get a lawyer, pay them the
> > retainer, get an opinion, and if you and the lawyer think it violates
> > some sort of law, agreement, etc.. go through the proper channels to get
> > it settled.
> > 
> > Beyond that, you and everyone else who posts with their opinion are just
> > going to do yet another frustration exercise that gets everyone
> > no-where.
> > --
> > Stephen John Smoogen            smoogen lanl gov
> > Los Alamos National Lab  CCN-5 Sched 5/40  PH: 4-0645
> > Ta-03 SM-1498 MailStop B255 DP 10S  Los Alamos, NM 87545
> > -- Please, I have had too much of the stupid today. Please wait until
> > -- tomorrow to say these things so my tolerance has refreshed.


How about Eric realizes that Smooge actually Has A Clue, presents a
*perfectly* valid response to possibly the single most FAQ on this list
and give the single definitive answer to said question



-- 
Tony Placilla, RHCT
anthony_placilla suth com


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