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To: Dimensio
No, no, no. I asked you to show how Linux has ripped off IP, not to show where a group of jackasses are claiming that Linux has ripped off IP but have yet to put forth any evidence whatsoever save a few dishonestly out-of-context quotes.

I see no reason to sidestep "the" definitive illustration of IP misappropriation outlined by the SCO case. You may disagree with SCO's charges -- but who really cares? You're not trying this case. You're not on the jury. In fact, you have a conflict of interest on the issue: A finding against IBM threatens you and the rest of the Linux community. There is very little doubt (among those with a clue, that is) that, without IBM's investment in Linux, it would not have evolved to its current state of maturity. The SCO case highlights how IP may have been misappropriated.
125 posted on 01/18/2004 12:38:57 PM PST by Bush2000
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To: Bush2000
I see no reason to sidestep "the" definitive illustration of IP misappropriation outlined by the SCO case.

You asserted that Linux has stolen IP as though it were established truth. Thus far, SCO has not even provided evidence to support their claims, and they've certainly not been vindicated in court.

In fact, you have a conflict of interest on the issue: A finding against IBM threatens you and the rest of the Linux community.

And a finding of white powder on George W. Bush's desk threatens you and the rest of the Bush supporting community.

The SCO case highlights how IP may have been misappropriated.

The Bush-cocaine-usage case highlights how Bush may have used illegal drugs. Hypothetical speculation on situations where no positive evidence exists is easy, but it doesn't accomplish anything.

Rant all you like, but you claimed that Linux has stolen IP as though it were established truth, yet when asked for evidence, you present the crackpot claims of a bunch of crack smokers. Thus far, no IP in Linux has been found to be stolen. As such, your claim is a demonstratable lie. You are therefore a liar. But then, we already knew that.
126 posted on 01/18/2004 1:23:14 PM PST by Dimensio (The only thing you feel when you take a human life is recoil. -- Frank "Earl" Jones)
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