[BadVista Advocate] [ifsa] Make LGs Phones Ring OFF THE HOOK!

[Matthew Flaschen]

Ringo Kamens wrote:
> Why don't we have developers of GNU/Linux programs say Microsoft is
> violating their intellectual property?

Both because some don't believe in software patents, and because that's
a harder accusation to make without seeing the source code.

 I think it's time to take it
> into the streets. The LG HQ is in South Korea, so that's kind of far
> away unless there is anybody here. Protesting Microsoft won't do any
> good, because they'll ride this bike until the wheels fall off. I
> don't know what the best solution is. I think for now we just need to
> send nastygrams to companies that do this and attack their financial
> vectors.

I'd like to see the terms of the LG agreement.  It's not clear whether
LG made the license on behalf of their customers (like Novell), or
whether it was a direct license (which could violate GPLv2).  Also, for
people who are ready to see nastygrams, don't take that too literally;
be polite, but explicitly note that this makes you a less likely customer.

Matt Flaschen