Just a point to be accurate here. Linux is NOT owned by anybody, just the writer and he wrote the conditions so that it is in public domain. In other words, the public owns it and therefore it is free to anyone. He further stipulated that anyone using the source code to write any programs for it, those programs belong to the public. That is why you can down load Redhat from their site for free. Sure it takes about 36 hours (56k modem d/l if I remember correctly) to down load the whole thing. If you prefer not to take that long, you can buy it from them, BUT it is offered for free. Buying it from them entitles you to benefits they offer on a personal basis. There are other versions of Linux. The Mandrake version comes to mind and there are others. If you come across the article, I would be interested in hearing more. Hope this makes sense as it is too early in the morn. Life is what happens in between plans. Virus free email by Norton's This message is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee, or authorized to receive this on behalf of the addressee, you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone this message or any part thereof. If you have received this in error, please immediately advise the sender by e-mail and delete this information. Thank you ----- Original Message ----- From: "cris" <cris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2003 9:50 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Linux > ok! what did I just read about Linux? They are pulling the program because it uses bits from another program - even tho it is owned by the same people who own the program it pulled pieces from? > gee- I knew when I read that article I wouldn't remember all the important information. It was in a newspaper. > CrisS To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk