On Wed, 2006-03-29 at 10:47 -0500, Ivan Gyurdiev wrote: > > > > We're not trying to convince you of anything, you're free to go about > > your business, using Linux in a way that meets your needs. Please extend > > to us the same courtesy so everyone can get on with it. > > > While I agree with your overall point that keeping Fedora open is a a > good thing, kindly use singular instead of plural, or qualify which > group of people you're representing on a community list. > > I certainly see "world domination" as a worthy goal, and "open source > solutions" as a means/strategy to achieving that goal in the long run. I wouldnt consider buying a mp3 patent license a "open source solution". > A > "solution" addresses the problem of as many people as possible, > otherwise it's not particularly useful. I think you'd agree that we [ > fedora developers ] are designing software with the end user in mind, > and not as a goal in itself. Eric's questions certainly seems important > to answer - there's no reason to be hostile If the questions are "smart" then yes. Before you ask, try finding the answer in the web (Mp3 patents are not just for encoders and $50 K wouldnt get a patent license for lame) . Try reading the manual (http://fedora.redhat.com/About) Try reading the FAQ (http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FAQ). Try to find an answer by asking a skilled friend (might be a lawyer wife) Be courteous ( That means dont call people corporate cowards or zealots for example). Google is your friend (search for mp3 patent license) . In fact, it's a very good idea to do a keyword search for words relating to your problem on the newsgroup or mailing list archives before you post. There are very useful tips from http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart- questions.html. Rahul -- fedora-devel-list mailing list fedora-devel-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-devel-list
