[U-Boot] U-book and GPLv3? (fwd)

[Detlev Zundel <dzu@denx.de>]

Hi,

> On Thursday 25 June 2009 10:20:47 Detlev Zundel wrote:
>> >> It's not the first time I hear this mantra.  Can you give me some facts
>> >> to back this up?
>> >
>> > i dont know what kind of "facts" you're looking for.  i didnt make this
>> > scenario up, it was described to me by a customer in the US and their
>> > experience with Chinese cloners.  i'm not going to give customer
>> > information or name names if that's what you want.
>>
>> Well, the problem with "facts" is that I like them to be backed up.  I
>> don't know whether I should believe this mantra until I have seen actual
>> products and/or figures.  If you don't need this - fine, your choice.
>
> well g'luck with that.  you're going to have to find a customer yourself or 
> find someone who *hasnt* signed a NDA.

...
n  ) Proof by intimidation
n+1) Proof by vigorous handwaving
n+2) Proof by obfuscation
n+3) Proof by wishful citation
n+4) Proof by vehement assertion
n+5) Proof not available without NDA

Now, wait a minute, I think we have an original new entry here to this
list ;)

Cheers
  Detlev

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