Re: Why DRM exists [was Re: Flame Linus to a crisp!]

Larry McVoy
2003-05-09T23:05:35Z

On Fri, May 09, 2003 at 01:04:14PM +0200, Pavel Machek wrote:
> Hi!
>
> > Those people ought to consider the benefits that BK has provided, the
> > fact that any free replacement is years away, and the fact that we could
> > pull the plug tomorrow and shut down the free use of BK. Balance your
>
> So you are essentially blackmailing us,
> and expect us to like it? (What's above
> statement, if not blackmail?) Either
> pull the plug today, or stop flaming this
> list. Better pull the plug.

Pavel, someone gave me some really good insight when he said "When's the
last time you saw something from Pavel that wasn't a troll?" I think
you do post a some useful stuff but he does have a point, and I'll pass
on rising to the bait, this troll is a little too blatant.

If you really want to know how I feel on the topic, Dave stated it nicely:

> From: "David S. Miller" <davem@redhat.com>
>
> See, it's not about what you're allowed to do, it's about being nice to
> people especially the ones that help you.