Re: Message from Secure Computing

[Dale Amon <amon@vnl.com>]

On Sat, Jul 27, 2002 at 04:20:08PM +0200, Russell Coker wrote:
> On Sat, 27 Jul 2002 15:22, Shaun Savage wrote:
> > To me the "Assurance" is basicly worthless and I don't accept the new
> > contract SCC is offering to the linux community.  Also I reserve the
> > right to exersize my rights under the old contract, the use SELinux code
> > in ANY GPL compliant project.
> 
> I reject the assertion that SCC has any rights to a patent claim against me 
> or anyone who uses my SE Linux code.
> 
> I entered into an implicit contractual agreement with the NSA and with the 
> world at large when I started working on SE Linux under the GPL.  I consider 
> no agreements other than the GPL to be binding on me or on anyone who uses my 
> work.
> 
> If SCC consider that the NSA did the wrong thing by releasing the code under 
> the GPL then they can sue the NSA for damages.  It has nothing to do with us.

> Russell Coker


Likewise. Insofar as I am concerned, SELinux code is under the full terms of
the GPL and that supersedes any and all other claims. I will use the code
under those terms and totally and utterly reject any claims to the contrary.

In other words, their lawyers can stuff it.


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