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I'm surprised that you don't see the truth...
If Linux is defeated by software patents, the businesses will move to the next most inexpensive solution, which would be... wait for it... BSD. There will then be a large influx into BSD and BSD will become the new threat to the software patent holders. Therefore I feel quite justified in saying you are the next target. The copyright case brought against and early BSD does not protect you from a patent case now or later. Once you become a threat you can expect them.

Is your hatred for Linux and the GPL so great Loverock that you cannot see that both are shielding BSD OS's by being the top target? That unless Linux fends off the software patent tyranny, your beloved BSD will be next.

You explained nothing Loverock. You told one fib about a copyright case protecting BSD from a future patent case. I've presented the danger to your beloved BSD in simple paragraphs so you can understand them.

You should give up your emotional response Loverock, at least insofar as to protect the BSD you claim to support from patents by supporting those who, if they win, will protect you from being the next target. It's in your best interest. I feel sympathy for you if you don't see the possibilities Loverock.

He who does not look to the future will be ambushed by it.
Posted by: John Le'Brecage   Posted on: 11/21/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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Microsoft, Novell spar over Linux deal  Loverock Davidson | 11/21/06
And next on the hitlist...  John Le'Brecage | 11/21/06
Typical  Loverock Davidson | 11/21/06
Look up BSD's history...  John Le'Brecage | 11/21/06
Doubtful  Loverock Davidson | 11/21/06
There already have been cases regarding BSD.  B.O.F.H. | 11/21/06
And look what happened  Loverock Davidson | 11/21/06
Not relevant...  John Le'Brecage | 11/21/06
I'm surprised that you don't see the truth...  John Le'Brecage | 11/21/06
You're surprised, John? You don't read Loverock very often, do you?  Zeppo9191 | 11/21/06
Nah...  John Le'Brecage | 11/21/06
My apologies, then.  Zeppo9191 | 11/21/06
I see the truth, why don't you?  Loverock Davidson | 11/21/06
Ain't no "woes of Linux"  The Tautologist | 11/21/06
*Yawn*  Loverock Davidson | 11/21/06
Don't confuse Loverock with a Microsoftie...  John Le'Brecage | 11/21/06
Lovey, you are so boring.  georgep_z | 11/21/06
If you find the truth to be boring  Loverock Davidson | 11/21/06
Funny, a company with the patents eagerly trying to license them for squat?  DonnieBoy | 11/21/06
unenforced patents  nunyodambizness01@... | 11/21/06
Not quite...  John Le'Brecage | 11/21/06
After shaking hands with Microsoft  Len Rooney | 11/21/06
Too Late  Tim Patterson | 11/21/06
Not a Question of Understanding  ebrke | 11/22/06
Now Now Before Windows Microsoft was Unix  mighetto | 11/21/06
Novell makes a deal before MS-SCO stomps IBM-RedHat   | 11/21/06
How can you stand by your contention that  Jim Blaine - Bellingham WA. | 11/21/06
Truth  The Tautologist | 11/21/06
Could it be  TheHonestTruth | 11/21/06
More harm to MS than good  the_seb | 11/21/06
Microsoft is more than Ballmer; Ballmer is not significant  mighetto | 11/21/06
Crazy like a fox  The Tautologist | 11/21/06
The sad part is  georgep_z | 11/21/06
Interesting Speculation  hoiatl | 11/22/06

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