17 Jul
2002
17 Jul
'02
1:08 p.m.
"CVR" == Chuq Von Rospach <chuqui@plaidworks.com> writes:
>> Wow, I guess you don't read many EULAs do ya? :)
>> your-problem-son-is-ya-got-morals-ly y'rs,
CVR> I can sleep at night, too. But then, I believe in doing what
CVR> I think is right, not what I can get away with as legal. If
CVR> that bothers you, sue me...
CVR> (heh)Now we understand why neither of us are CEOs of large US corporations, or high ranking US goverment officials. :)
>> P.S. Someday soon you/we may indeed have that legal
>> responsibility. Although obviously a worthy goal, I'm actually
>> a little fearful of what that'll mean for free software.
CVR> Sorry, I just don't think they'l suceed at nuking free
CVR> software. Too much big business depends on it now. Vigilance
CVR> is good, but when push comes to shove, the ones that are
CVR> trying to screw it up won't succeed.You're definitely more optimistic than I am. When Hollywood, the RIAA, and Microsoft team up against it, and the h/w manufacturers capitulate or risk being tarred as un-Americans aiding cyberterrorism I think we have an up-Hill (sic) battle.
can-we-kill-this-thread-now?-ly y'rs, -Barry