On Tue, 21 May 2002, Richard Soule wrote:
> Benjamin Scott wrote:
> >   Oh, this is just too good.
> >   http://www.eweek.com/article/0,3658,s%253D701%2526a%253D26875,00.asp
> 
> First, remember the letter from the Brazilian politician?  It seems like
> a case could be made that using closed source is NOT the way to go.  How
> about sending both links to our politicians with a nicely worded
> letter...

I'm not sure I'd give this so much importance.  Really, what I see here is 
risk mitigation to avoid potential liability for "terrorist" attacks on 
gov't machines.  "Sorry, we told you we weren't secure in a court of law, 
you can't do much about it."  It is notable, but it's marketing/risk 
management spin.  

I would imagine that if Red Hat were in the same position, they'd say the 
same thing.  Just my guess, of course, but how could they/why would they 
claim otherwise?  

Just my .02..

-- 

"It is easier to fight for principles than to live up to them."


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