This is both hillarious and appauling ...

[serge_ss-rieW9WUcm8FFJ04o6PK0Fg at public.gmane.org]

The most offensive part is, I guess:
"The virus was not targeted at innocent PC users; it was meant to terrorize software corporations that had angered hackers who are fans of the Linux open-source operating system and who resent anyone trying to control the Linux threat."

This asshole has no idea that Linux and applications developed for itis an effort of thousands of dedicated programmers who work hard, very often receiving very little or no money for their efforts, and do it just to make (IT) world different, more open and reliable. And Linux is only a "threat" to the companies like M$ and SCO, who can not be competitive if they don't reach deep into your pocket, and waste tonns of your time.

Sergey


> 
> From: Byron Sonne <blsonne-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org>
> Date: 2004/02/18 Wed PM 04:11:23 EST
> To: tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org
> Subject: Re: [TLUG]: This is both hillarious and appauling ...
> 
> > Just came across something... Have fun. Comments? Suggestions? I only have couple of for him f#@cks in my pocket.
> > http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040213.wwiwa14/BNStory/International
> 
> The good thing about this is that it is readily apparent the author has 
> some issues to work through in terms of completing his understanding of 
> what the *whole* linux/OSS movement is about, not just the lunatic 
> fringe. Basically, he makes it readily apparent that he, himself, is a fool.
> 
> The bad thing is that too many people tend to be sheep and can fall for 
> lame shit like this, and start some kind of dangerous movement or raise 
> some other issue.
> 
> Sigh. Sometimes all you can do is be content that at least *you* didn't 
> fall for it.
> 
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