Mono Position Statement

[Jussi Schultink]

On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 9:23 AM, Martin Pitt<martin.pitt at ubuntu.com> wrote:
> Darren Bell [2009-06-30 23:41 +0100]:
>> Our company also takes the potential threat of patents seriously.  As
>> such we stand by the position of the SFLC, FSF and RMS in that Mono is
>> just too dangerous.
>>
>> We are therefore going to look at switching from Ubuntu to Fedora.
>
> Good luck.
>
> https://admin.fedoraproject.org/pkgdb/search/package/?searchwords=mono
>
>> The threat is too great to ignore.  I wish the UTB would reconsider this
>> as more harm will come to Ubuntu rather than good.
Also, why doesnt your company consider taking out Canonicals offering
of indemnification from IP infringements:

"Protect your business against IP infringement claims

The Ubuntu Assurance from Canonical covers your business for  claims
of intellectual property infringements arising from your use of
Ubuntu.   The Ubuntu Assurance is included in Canonical Support
contracts for eligible customers. This offering is designed to
safeguard your business and make deploying Ubuntu even easier through
warranties from Canonical and an indemnification offering. "

http://www.ubuntu.com/support/paid

Then you can have both peace of mind and not have the additional cost
of switching your operating system.
>
> Right, and please drop the kernel as well while you are at it.
>
> SCNR,
>
> Martin
> --
> Martin Pitt                        | http://www.piware.de
> Ubuntu Developer (www.ubuntu.com)  | Debian Developer  (www.debian.org)
>
> --
> ubuntu-devel mailing list
> ubuntu-devel at lists.ubuntu.com
> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-devel
>

BR,

Jussi.