[ale] petition

[Geoffrey]

James P. Kinney III wrote:

> The code doesn't have to be GPL. They could have a redistributon
> prohibition clause on binaries. I want to see what they are doing when
> my network shows traffic and I'm not doing anything. (kids windows box)
> I want to see how my personal data gets handled. I want to see how the
> difference between the published API and the purchased API.

I don't trust M$ either, but publishing their OS source is not going to 
do near as much in eliminating the existing death grip M$ has on the market.

Making the file formats available, would do more to level the OS playing 
(battle?) field.  The largest argument  The biggest stumbling block to 
Linux on the desktop in businesses is the lack of any software package 
to 100% properly handled these file formats.  This problem is 
exacerbated by all the existing documents companies have.  Think about 
it.  To move to a new OS, you have to convert the documents, train the 
people on the new software packages.  It's not going to happen.


-- 
Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net

"...the system (Microsoft passport) carries significant risks to users that
are not made adequately clear in the technical documentation available."
- David P. Kormann and Aviel D. Rubin, AT&T Labs - Research
- http://www.avirubin.com/passport.html


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