Re: Linux v2.6.9 and GPL Buyout

[Jeff V. Merkey]

Kurt Wall wrote:

> On Tue, Oct 19, 2004, Jeff V. Merkey took 66 lines to troll:
>  
>
> > Although we do not work with them and are in fact on the the other side 
> > of Unixware from a
> > competing viewpoint, SCO has contacted us and identifed with precise 
> > detail and factual
> > documentation the code and intellectual property in Linux they claim was 
> > taken from Unix.
> > We have reviewed their claims and they appear to create enough 
> > uncertianty to warrant
> > removal of the infringing portions.
> >    
>
> But, naturally, you can't reveal the precise files and lines of code that
> SCO claim was stolen. For $DEITY's sake, you're still a Canopy stooge and
> hanger on, even though you're smart enough to know better. How much did
> NFT or Canopy give you to agree to this preposterous claim?
>
> Welcome to my killfile.
>
> Kurt
>  
Yes, I can reveal them. All of XFS, All of JFS, and All of the SMP 
Support in Linux. I have no
idea what the hell RCU is and when I find it, I'll remove it from the code.

I don't work for Canopy. I know those guys but we parted ways a few 
years back. Utah Valley
is sort of incenstuous, if you lived here, you would understand. It's a 
small place.

Jeff


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