[ale] petition

[James P. Kinney III]

I would prefer to have Microsoft forced to publish every line of code
for every OS they have released since DOS 1.0.

I don't want MSOffice on my linux boxes unless it too is fully
documented with full access to every line of code. I simply don't trust
the vulture of Redmond. 

The code doesn't have to be GPL. They could have a redistributon
prohibition clause on binaries. I want to see what they are doing when
my network shows traffic and I'm not doing anything. (kids windows box)
I want to see how my personal data gets handled. I want to see how the
difference between the published API and the purchased API. 

<side note - how much $$ does Microsoft make from licenses with Norton
and MacAfee virus software?  Whose cash-paying interest would be served
by closing the security holes?>

On Thu, 2002-02-14 at 20:43, Geoffrey wrote:
> I've come to the conclusion that we need to get the word out. I've heard 
> that the hold out states on the Microsoft trial want Microsoft to port 
> Office to Linux.  I don't know about you, but I don't want Office taking 
> my Linux box down.  I think the proper solution is for Microsoft to 
> publish their file formats.  What do you folks think?  I want to get a 
> petition going.  I've dead serious about this.
> 
> Anyone know how you would go about this, from the legal standpoint?  I 
> can throw up a site for this purpose on no time, but how do I get it to 
> the right people, so that it can be 'heard?'
> 
> -- 
> Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net
> 
> "...the system (Microsoft passport) carries significant risks to users that
> are not made adequately clear in the technical documentation available."
> - David P. Kormann and Aviel D. Rubin, AT&T Labs - Research
> - http://www.avirubin.com/passport.html
> 
> 
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