Re: Linux 2.2.20pre10

Even if every Linux user in the US speaks out against it (and I'm sure a lot of
us already have), I doubt it will make any difference at all.  There just aren't
enough of us.  But hey, you and the rest of the world will still have Linux, so
who cares, right?  It's great to see such enthusiastic support for the
principles of free software.

My personal opinion is that no one in this discussion is really concerned about
getting arrested or sued over publishing Linux changelogs.  I think it's all
just a publicity stunt to make a point, at the expense of those who have no
choice in the matter.  In any case, I'm thoroughly disgusted with the whole
subject and don't intend to answer any more posts or emails about it.

Wayne

Rik van Riel <[e-mail]> on 10/22/2001 05:04:54 PM

To:   Tony Hoyle <[e-mail]>
cc:   [e-mail] (bcc: Wayne Brown/Corporate/Altec)

Subject:  Re: Linux 2.2.20pre10

On Mon, 22 Oct 2001, Tony Hoyle wrote:

> > If publishing changelogs would be illegal in, say, the USA, should Linux
> > development be stopped ?
>
> If the SSSCA gets passed that's not an impossible scenario...  (more
> likely it'll just become unavailable in the US).

Oh, I'm absolutely certain that Linux development will continue
but Linux just won't be available to people in the US any more.

If people are truly uncomfortable with it, they should prevent
the SSSCA from becoming a law.

regards,

Rik
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