RV wrote:
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> James wrote:
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> > It's my understanding that Microsoft was ranting about GPLed open
> > source and it's unfriendly-to-business nature. IMHO they were not
> > putting down all open source projects...so, this has even LESS to
> > do with Mozilla.
> >
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> Their story line changes every day. First they criticized Open Source,
> then they said their problem was with GPL being a cancer and today Gates
> again misconstrued what Free software means . For him Free means no
> cost, that is why he takes an issue with the commercial side of it. I
> believe Free in Open Source has nothing to do with money but with
> FREEDOM to make any changes you want or need to make (as long as you
> share your changes with everyone).
>
> http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-6291224.html?tag=rltdnws
>
> They have equated Open Source as being insecure. I have several people
> approach me already at the college where i teach and ask me why I am
> using an Open Source web browser. They are afraid someone can insert
> code (back door) that will breach confidential information and send it
> to someplace else. I think MS misinformation campaign can affect how
> Mozilla is perceived by the outside community. I think it is important
> people have information on how MS also uses Open Source developed
> software so that the record be kept straight. ;-)
>
> http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1003-200-5813446.html?tag=rltdnws
M$ == FUD
Chuck
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That, when the brains were out,
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