Posted by: Anonymous
[ip: 59.183.30.196]
on May 23, 2008 12:17 AM
Famelix is GPLed. So, by definition, it is safe if one correct source copy exists.
Now to the team - this is a big blow if the Famelix team is broken up and "reassigned other duties".
They may try to frustrate Dr. Jourdain to resign. It could go down to a *personal* level - they like to isolate key points in the sysem to destroy and hammer away at it....
What Famelix now needs is an open letter to Microsoft or the Uniasselvi (risky?) like the one Francois Bancilhon wrote to Steve Ballmer when Steve stole the Niegrian *done* deal.
Maybe someone of note should start an online petition - SaveFamelix.org ?
Buying out, threatening, irritating, etc are part of the standard corporate toolkit.
What can you do as a Linux/FLOSS enthusiast? Shout. Loud and clear.
Invoke a power higher than Uniasselvi - the Govt and the people of the land.
Govts tend to accept the socially productive line of reasoning especially if elections are near or if their image needs some rebuilding. This means, among other things, that common citizens know about Famelix in the first place. This means that the media must help. Difficult, but with the right people in the right place, it is possible. Given the indifferent reputation of Uniasselvi, things may be a bit easier. We, outside Linux lovers must shout because Uniasselvi cannot hurt us in any way. This definitely is a cause worth fighting for - much like Mandriva's last year. Sounds sub-optimal, but we _have to_ shout!
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Posted by: Anonymous [ip: 59.183.30.196] on May 23, 2008 12:17 AMNow to the team - this is a big blow if the Famelix team is broken up and "reassigned other duties".
They may try to frustrate Dr. Jourdain to resign. It could go down to a *personal* level - they like to isolate key points in the sysem to destroy and hammer away at it....
What Famelix now needs is an open letter to Microsoft or the Uniasselvi (risky?) like the one Francois Bancilhon wrote to Steve Ballmer when Steve stole the Niegrian *done* deal.
Maybe someone of note should start an online petition - SaveFamelix.org ?
Buying out, threatening, irritating, etc are part of the standard corporate toolkit.
What can you do as a Linux/FLOSS enthusiast? Shout. Loud and clear.
Invoke a power higher than Uniasselvi - the Govt and the people of the land.
Govts tend to accept the socially productive line of reasoning especially if elections are near or if their image needs some rebuilding. This means, among other things, that common citizens know about Famelix in the first place. This means that the media must help. Difficult, but with the right people in the right place, it is possible. Given the indifferent reputation of Uniasselvi, things may be a bit easier. We, outside Linux lovers must shout because Uniasselvi cannot hurt us in any way. This definitely is a cause worth fighting for - much like Mandriva's last year. Sounds sub-optimal, but we _have to_ shout!
savefamelix.org
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