Re: We need to take a stand on opensource now

To: Christoph Lameter <christoph@lameter.com>
Cc: spi-general@lists.spi-inc.org
Subject: Re: We need to take a stand on opensource now
From: Hartmut.Koptein@t-online.de (Hartmut Koptein)
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 12:53:07 +0200
Message-id: <[🔎] 19990913125307.I571@isis.isis.de>
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> There are widespread rumors that Microsoft is up to something with
> OpenSource. And they are bound to screwing around with what it means. It 
> will be easy for them due to their market share.
> 
> We need to take a public stand on what opensource means and is as soon as
> possible. And these dirt wars between ESR and Bruce need to be over.
> 
> We will get railroaded if we are not ready.

What is the current status for "Open Source"? Rumors say we lost the (TM), because
the term 'Open Source' is not individually enough. 

Is this true?

Regards,


    Hartmut

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