OT: Re: [plug] Linus approves bombing civilians in stupid war?

[Mark O'Shea]

Yes, trying to stop anyone from using linux just because we disagree
with what they are doing with it (however stongly) is just shooting
ourselves in the foot.  Quoting www.kernel.org:
"The continued freedom to create and use free software is always in
danger. Unfortunately, some interests seem to use the tragic events of
September 11, 2001 as an excuse for wide-ranging infringement on civil
liberties, some of which may threaten the very ability to create free
software at all."

Let's not help them out with denying out freedom.  IMO your efforts are
better spent protesting directly against the war in an effort to wear away
the resolve of George Dubya Bush (and his loyal puppies).

I also refuse to fuck off.

Mark

On Fri, 7 Mar 2003, Quintin Lette wrote:

> Hmmm, wouldn't changing the GPL (or whatever licence Linux happened to be
> subsequently put under) stop the whole FREE (as in speach) part of it.
>
> Also it wouldn't work, as current versions would still be subject to current
> licence so that wouldn't stop them using it.
>
> Whether or not (insert anyone's name here) agrees on military action in Iraq
> should not be a reason to change Licencing agreements for software they
> write.  I am TOTALLY opposed to the action taken by the US, UK and Australia
> in Iraq (and generally ANY MILITARY ACTION) but I still don't agree that this
> is reason to change software licencing.
>
> I too refuse to fuck off.
>
> Quintin
>
> On Fri, 7 Mar 2003 10:27 pm, garry wrote:
> > Who cares if he approves? Your question reads as if it comes from the loony
> > left rags like "green left".
> >
> > I'm sure if rational thoughts circulated your little brain you would be
> > capable of finding Linus' email address.
> >
> > So no, I don't think I'll fuck off, thanks.
> >
> > Garry
> > 8^|==
> >
> > On Fri, 7 Mar 2003 21:04, hatari at iinet.net.au alleged:
> > > Hi, all !
> > >
> > > Is anyone able to get in touch with Linus and ask him if he
> > > approves of LINUX being used by the military (U.S. et al) to kill
> > > innocent civilians in the war on Iraq?
>
>