On Wed, 8 Dec 1999, Andrew Gillham wrote:

> We *do not* want to antagonize *any* entity using NetBSD code.  The license
> on the software does not give TNF the right to antagonize, or attempt to
> strong arm companies, 

Now you are mixing up words.  You never needed a license to get the right
to antagonize somebody.

Our license says we have the right to recognition for the use of our code.
Nothing flashy is demanded, just a simple acknowledgement.  Thus, the
_spirit_ of the license encourages us to publicise the people we know are
using NetBSD.  We know they are using it because of the acknowledgement we
demanded they make.

Negotiating with companies is a Good Thing.  but, if they want us to do
something special for them, like helping them conceal the fact that
they're using NetBSD, then they need to bring something to the Table
besides their ``love and good will.''  That's all I'm saying.

``We *do not* want to antagonize *any*'' user is exactly the kind of
idealistic and poorly defended sentimentalism I'm objecting to.  I think
that we should be more pragmatic.

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