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| DATE | 2003-02-11 |
| FROM | Ruben I Safir
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| SUBJECT | Re: [Marketing] Re: [hangout] Re: [fairuse] Re: E-Gov-OS conference
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This is an interesting consideration, and the first positive arguement I've heard in
favor of their preentation.
however,
MS's attack on the GPL and their actions in regard to placing DRM into every
XP OS wipes away the possible benifit of them giving the FS movement credence.
In addition, their confusing people and doing damage to the core message of FS.
Lastly, their presense is taken at someones expense who is more deserving.
We will consider this next week when we further decide what to do.
Ruben
On 2003.02.10 23:09 Christian Einfeldt wrote:
> Ruben, I agree with you that MS should be there. But if the decision is made
> to let them in, it won't mean the demise of the OSS movement. MS has made
> far, far more concessions in their struggle to deal with the OSS movement
> than they have in regard to any other single issue that I'm aware of. IMHO,
> MS is in a no-win situation. If they get in, then it will be seen that they
> are not truly open source. Don't forget, most of the people attending this
> event are people who understand what "open" really means. This event will
> not be attended by newbies.
>
> On the other hand, by claiming to be "open" they are sucking up to the open
> source movement, thereby lending it "legitimacy".
>
> If MS does not get in, then they won't get to pitch their lies.
>
> On Monday 10 February 2003 12:33, Ruben I Safir wrote:
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