> FYI, Marc was not angry and he did not make the decision alone. All the > project administrators agreed to it. Ad hominem attacks will get you > nowhere.
Sorry for being stupid, but I don't see the point, except that it is already backfiring. I do not believe any of these people would break the code on purpose, quite the contrary as they are also selling JBoss support. If you are afraid that they might copy the code, or use knowledge of the code as base to start their project, what good does removing CVS access do? They can still read the code... There are many people around the world (trying to) sell JBoss support (I mean, that is one of the reasons why somebody would get certified). Are they all going to be banned ? Hey, I mean that most JBoss users earn money doing so. JBoss Group still has enough core developpers. I think most companies who need JBoss support will come to JBoss Group. The other guys seem to focus on open source consulting, not just JBoss, but including other OS software. I can image they have (at least a marketing) advantage there. With JBoss being such an important OS project, it is natural it will be included in their portfolio of "known" projects. It seems part of the "dispute" is about money, them claiming money will now be faiarly distributed to the consultants. Fair enough, but we also read the JBoss Group will be using massive funds for J2EE licensing. Funds also have to be set apart in case litigation would ever be necessaretc. Has anybody ever discussed these kinds of things with them? In short, I love JBoss, but I hate to see this kind of childish discussion. JBoss is the premier open source J2EE container. This should be fostered and nourished, I am afraid that trying to shut out competition is not possible. This is not possible in normal business (well, unless going the dreaded patent route...) Joachim ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email sponsored by: Free pre-built ASP.NET sites including Data Reports, E-commerce, Portals, and Forums are available now. Download today and enter to win an XBOX or Visual Studio .NET. http://aspnet.click-url.com/go/psa00100003ave/direct;at.aspnet_072303_01/01 _______________________________________________ JBoss-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/jboss-user
