Re: Can't We Have Another Vote for Systemd (Coup)

[Miles Fidelman <mfidelman@meetinghouse.net>]

Joel Roth wrote:
> On Thu, Sep 25, 2014 at 05:01:03PM -0400, Ric Moore wrote:
> > On 09/25/2014 02:25 PM, Joel Roth wrote:
> >
> > > I would say that systemd takeover of major Linux distributions
> > > and of Debian in particular would be a perfect subject
> > > for Groklaw.
> > How so?? Legally, Debian has the legal stance of a "Club". It is not a
> > for-profit with Corporate Responsibilities towards share holders and/or the
> > Government, who authorizes and spells out the said protections and
> > responsibilities of a Legally Incorporated Corporation.
> I was thinking in terms of journalism and analysis.
Actually, there is quite a bit of law and case law regarding 
"unincorporated associations" - which is technically what Debian is.  It 
has bylaws and officers.  And there's also Software in the Public 
Interest, which acts as fiscal agent.

Miles Fidelman



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