[plug] Re: Linux trademark license fees?

[Chris Caston]

On Tue, 2005-08-16 at 13:27, Mr Shayne wrote:
> Well someone tell jeremy to get the hell onto slashdot and explain it.
> 
> He's getting *badly* trashed on there.
> 
> 

Its just an occupational hazard.

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> 
> On Tue, 16 Aug 2005, Andrew Furey wrote:
> 
> > > > Has anyone seen this article on slashdot?
> > >
> > > http://linux.slashdot.org/linux/05/08/15/2149225.shtml?tid=163&tid=155
> >
> > Heh, I'll get in early this time...
> >
> > Yes, the letter and trademark application are legitimate.
> > No, the linked article (and the facts) are not near as sensationalist
> > as the /. summary.
> >
> > Jeremy's (belated) FAQ on the matter:
> > http://www.ilaw.com.au/linuxfaq.html
> >
> > A couple of blogs from related folks:
> > http://research.operationaldynamics.com/blogs/andrew/boards/linux-aus/linux-trademark-in-aus.html
> > http://jon.oxer.com.au/blog/id/70
> >
> > And I should know, I'm the one who "physically" sent out the emails :)
> >
> > HTH
> > Andrew
> >
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