On May 08, 07 14:57:31 -0800, John Andersen wrote:
> > > > > On Tuesday 08 May 2007, Marcus Meissner wrote:
> > > > > > > Much posturing, but Balmer is still
> > > > > > > claiming Linux violates MS IP
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Any cites for this statement? Its just FUD.
> > > > >
> > > > > If I need to cite that for you, you must have been stationed
> > > > > on Mars for the last year.
> >
> > Marcus Meissner is an Engineer at SuSE, that makes me think he's not
> > being a troll.
> >
>
> We know who Marcuse is. That's why we are surprised that his CEO knows
> Ballmer is still claiming linux violates MS IP, but Marcus seems to pretend
> this is not happening.
Marcus posted a quick oneliner. I am afraid you interpret to much into that.
I guess Marcus wanted to ask for any proof or new details of
the infringement. We all know what Balmer claims, and we still believe it
to be FUD. I am certain Marcus did not intend to deny the existance of
Balmers FUD.
>From an engineer's point of view I'd advise everyone to ignore Balmer.
It is Ron's job to educate Balmer on good manners.
> Others seem to think that just because Ballmer has not said anything
> in the last week that he has forgotten the issue. That would be a foolish
> mistake. As soon as he has redhat and suse signed onto his agreement
> all the small players will find themselves in court.
Perhaps Ron already made Balmer shut up (for a while)?
If someone has good suggestions how to actually
counteract Balmers FUD, please let us know.
Did I already say FUD?
The more we disagree on the details and effects of his FUD,
the broader Balmers grin. Please don't feed him.
Now for the fun part:
If Marcus were a troll, I'd directly walk
into his office and hit him with a stick.
cheers,
Jw.
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