Re: Update

Phil Willoughby wrote:
> As you may have heard, a number of hackers from the DeBiAn and wiLleRz groups
> have acquired what they are claiming is the Y-windows source code.
> 
> Since then they have placed modified versions on a number of public websites. 
> The number of similarities to the official codestream allows us to be certain
> that they have had access to the official code.

Aha, I knew you guys had a secret source tree that no one new about or
has seen!  I'll bet you guys are almost done with Y, huh?

> Obviously we are concerned by this leak.  We are currently conducting an
> internal investigation to determine how this happened, and we are scheduling
> meetings with our attorneys to determine if a legal response is appropriate.
> 
> In the meantime, I must urge you all to avoid these pirate versions; our
> intellectual property is the only asset we have, and your help in protecting it
> would be appreciated.
> 
> You will be pleased to hear that this will not affect the release schedule for
> project Escargot (version 1.0).

Good, I'm glad the development is on schedule.  Source leaks can have
such a detrimental effect on plans.  When exactly is Escargot expected
to be released?  First quarter 2006?


Matt