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Re: Going Microsoft-Free, Saying Buh-Bye to McBride
Posted by: Katherine Noyes 2009-10-27 09:49:05

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There was a lot of news in the FOSS world last week, and it seems fair to say that the overall atmosphere was positive. First, following the widespread outcry that followed IBM and Canonical's release of a Microsoft-free desktop package in Africa last month, the two companies announced last week that a similar offering is now available for companies in the U.S. as well. Then, from the ding-dong-the-witch-is-dead department, came word that SCO has fired its wildly litigious CEO Darl McBride.

McBride needs to grow up
Posted by: rich3800 2009-11-05 01:51:03 In reply to: Katherine Noyes

When someone blames everybody and takes credit for everything, it's a sure sign of immaturity. Mcbride needs to grow up. Grow up, fuc*er!

patents
Posted by: Stites 2009-10-27 09:55:12 In reply to: Katherine Noyes

"Indeed, if ever there was a poster child for the need for patent reform, SCO is it, Linux Girl would argue. It's been the worst-case scenario, brought to life."

SCO based their lawsuits on copyright law and contract law. They never made any patent claims.

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Steve Stites