Re: On licensing discussions

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--- In [email protected], broidoj@g... wrote:
> Mike,
> 
> I really hate to argue with you, of all people.  For you got me 
> started with Hercules, and your MVT system was the first running 
> under Hercules that I ever logged-on to.  I feel nothing for you 
> but friendliness and gratitude.  

Awwww thanks! And I don't mind a good principled argument in the 
slightest.

> Nonetheless, I feel compelled to comment.
> 
> There is quite a large difference, I humbly submit, betwixt Phil 
> Payne and Volker Bandke.

<snip>

I'm well aware of that... I *did* put a ;-) on the end of message 
because it was in jest. It was Volkers 'In other words - people 
breaking licence agreements may freely post this, while I may not 
respond' line that I found faintly reminiscent of the umissed Payne.

The jest did contain a slightly serious message... just that I found 
Volkers response to Jays new policy a little over the top, and 
perhaps ill-considered. Volker, like all of us, can argue licensing 
until he's blue in the face *here*. I think Jay is perfectly correct 
in trying to suppress such discussion on the main list.

I thought Volker was missing the point; 1. we don't have the facts to 
judge whether any particular poster with 'licensed' OS questions is 
legitimate, and 2. it's not our business to go digging for 
information about their licensing, and 3. it's not our business to do 
anything about it if they ARE infringing - I'm positive IBMers 
monitor these forums, if they want to act they will.

'people breaking licence agreements' is a gross & egregrious 
assumption. IMHO.

Hope that clarifies. Slightly.

Mike


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