* Lipscomb, Al <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>> I find it astonishing that people don't sue Microsoft for this. A
>> whole industry thrives on Microsoft's bad code quality.
>>
> Be careful what you wish for. Once the lawsuits start the Open Source
> world is getting deeper pockets and therefore becoming a target.
I /don't/ think so:
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