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Re: [LUG] Questions please...

 

Rob Beard wrote:
> Quoting Jonathan Roberts <jonathan.roberts.uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
> 
>> Rob Beard wrote:
>>> Quoting Jonathan Roberts <jonathan.roberts.uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
>>>
>>>> Hey all,
>>>>
>>>> I know I've already posted about this but right now I'm starting to
>>>> panic because I'm not getting very many questions sent in! I've had
>>>> quite a lot of hits and things but not so many questions - If you do
>>>> have any questions please send them in just to calm my uneasy nerves for
>>>> a bit!
>>>>
>>>> It will be quite frankly embarrassing to have to tell all the guys
>>>> taking part that nobody sent any questions!! I've even made the front
>>>> page of Linux Format website and Free Software Magazine have posted a
>>>> blog entry about it, still no questions. Either this isn't such a great
>>>> idea for a podcast or everyone is a bit shy!
>>>>
>>>> You can even call in to me now and leave a voice mail! the website is
>>>> http://questionsplease.org
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Jon
>>>>
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>>> Not sure what to ask.  I will tell a few recent Linux converts about it
>>> though as I'm sure they'll have questions.
>>>
>>> Rob
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> No problem, thanks for the reply! Any kind of questions are welcome and
>> we'll try to get through as many as possible. Just as examples I've had
>> questions already about GPLv3, DRM, what they've done in the community
>> themselves, barriers to Linux adoption etc.
>>
>> I'm excited and nervous at the same time! I hope all goes well!!
>>
>> Jon
> 
> No problem.  I've posted a question about the latest problem with Microsoft.
> 
> I see there is something on The Register 
> (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/20/eben_moglen_on_microsoft_novell/) 
> about how the GPL v3 will kill the deal.  I wonder that if Linus 
> doesn't want the kernel to go over to GPL v3 will it cause problems for 
> getting other projects over to GPL v3 and thus stop Microsoft in their 
> tracks?
> 

Much appreciated!! Thanks Rob - and a good question too, I expect I'll 
use that one!

Jon

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