[lug] SSSCA to make all open source software illegal

[J. Wayde Allen]

On Tue, 23 Oct 2001 rotering at animalcules.com wrote:

> The problem with the patent analogy is the method of enforcement.
> Patent infringement typically leads to a cease 'n desist letter from
> the attorney of the aggrieved.  Violation of federal anti-foo
> legislation typically leads to preemptive seizure of assets and, in
> some cases, languishing in jail pending the filing of formal charges.
> 
> This bill needs to die.  Quickly.

This is all unfortunately true.  The good thing is that none of us are
suggesting just sitting idly by and letting the courts sort it out.  I've
already provided contact info for those sufficiently motivated to write a
letter to their congressman.  See
   http://archive.lug.boulder.co.us/bymonth/2001.10/msg00686.html

- Wayde
  (wallen at lug.boulder.co.us)