[consulting] US Lobby Groups Attacks Open Source

[Paola Di Maio]

Thanks for posting - I received a similar warning from Thailand last week,
for something along the same lines
that was happening locally - if anyone is interested to track ping me
offline
(or look up the thailand open source google group)

Julian,- probaly 'not required' to post to any list, but pertinent since
drupal consultant may wish
to stay informed?

Cheers
PDM


On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 7:49 AM, Sami Khan <sami at etopian.net> wrote:

> Yes, I read the original document and saw that there is nothing in
> there, just a bunch of stuff about IP against the aforementioned
> countries. However, the Guardian article
> (
> http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2010/feb/23/opensource-intellectual-property) which is also linked which is a respected newspaper in the UK did post
> that the same group that lobby's the US government to put countries on that
> list.
>
> The reason I posted it is that if you work and make a living off Open
> Source you should be aware the American IP lobby groups are out to
> destroy your bread and butter.
>
> If you don't care, that's fine; but the people should know and lobby
> against this behaviour because their livelihoods depend on it.
>
> I am a Canadian and I find this behaviour highly offensive! Especially
> with the type of draconian legislation American IP groups are attempting
> to push on our country!
>
> Regards,
> Sami Khan
>
>
> > Futher Indonesia (or India referred to in the Guardian article)
> > neither are singled out for encouraging FOSS.
> >
> >
> > So... remind me... why do you feel it's required to be posting this to
> > our list?
> >
> >
> > Julian - WebDeli
>
>
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