[plug] Damned with praise?

[rpowersau at gmail.com]

On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 14:19:00 +0800, Tom Cleary <tom.cleary at gmail.com> wrote:
> Is it me, or does this look like an "astroturf" FUD campaign?
> 
> http://informationweek.linuxpipeline.com/51000220
> 
> What is a guy who is commenting on FOSS Security tools doing with this
> in an article:-
> 
> "When you download calendar, screensaver, calculator, or HTML editing
> freeware, you're wise to set your expectations low, and be pleasantly
> surprised if they are exceeded."
> 
> Most of the security tools I know of aren't SUPPOSED to do any of that.
> 
> But I expect Mr. Ballmer approves, eh?
> 
> And I wonder how many Corporate "toe in the water" types get put off FOSS?

Subtle isn't it.?  :)

> 
> Sheesh!
> 
> tom.
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Regards,
Russ