> Guess what? It's illegal to run Flash 5...[snip] Sorry for the off-topic rant, but I have seen statements similar to this posted to this list (and others) before and feel the need to correct this:
<RANT> All of us who support and depend upon OpenSource software need to be particularly careful not to accidentally spread the FUD of the closed source world. If you repeat something enough it becomes accepted as fact. It is not "illegal" - i.e. against the law - to use Flash 5 in the manner suggested. It *may* be "against the terms of the Macromedia License Agreement." If you do something illegal, the government comes after you with a criminal case. If you break a license agreement, the company comes after you with a civil case. I know this seems like a difference of semantics but this impression of "being illegal" is why we have the DMCA and why other, even worse, laws are bouncing around Congress. Simply put MacroMedia does *not* have the ability to make something illegal. So please, when referring to oppressive licensing agreements try to be clear that "XYZ Company doesn't want you to..." and don't take the easy way out by saying it is "illegal." </RANT> Whew! I feel better now. I felt like RMS for a second... Pete -- http://www.elbnet.com ELB Internet Services, Inc. Web Design, Computer Consulting, Internet Hosting ------------------------------------------------------- This sf.net email is sponsored by: Dice - The leading online job board for high-tech professionals. Search and apply for tech jobs today! http://seeker.dice.com/seeker.epl?rel_code=31 _____________________________________________________________________ Ltsp-discuss mailing list. To un-subscribe, or change prefs, goto: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/ltsp-discuss For additional LTSP help, try #ltsp channel on irc.openprojects.net
