---I'll just take a quick shot (firing from the lip).
our review of this matter, it would be helpful if you could provide certain information:
1. How can Microsoft claim proprietary protections for enhancement to an open standard protocol?
---water is free, but Moen can copyright the 'enhancement' of a faucet.
2. How can Microsoft use the Kerberos name, which signifies an open standard protocol, in connection with a proprietary protocol?
---IF Kerberos is in the public domain then MS Kerberos
eg "water" Crystal Geyser water. got it?
3. How can Microsoft claim trade secrecy for a protocol that is distributed over the Internet?
---a trade secret is a trade secret, no matter who shouldn't know it.
4. What measures has Microsoft taken to protect the trade secrecy of its Kerberos specification beyond the use of a click-wrap license agreement?
---who says they need to do more that try to keep others from stealing secrets.
5. What measures has Microsoft taken to ensure that its Kerberos specification is only distributed to persons who are capable of entering into a binding contract in jurisdictions where such an agreement would be enforceable?
---this is sort of like the Rapist claiming that the victim deserved it because no one would be so stupid as to go out walking alone on a dark night.
6. How could posting of the Microsoft Kerberos specification on Slashdot have any detrimental impact on the market for authorized distribution of Microsoft's version of Kerberos?
---If the material is protected, its protected against all, even helpful folks like Slashdot.
7. Why wouldn't prospective purchasers of Windows 2000 need to know the contents of Microsoft's Kerberos specification in order to make informed judgments regarding interoperability in connection with their purchasing decisions?
---Because, stupid, its a Code! You don't pass out the Key to others to see if they like it. (although, I will give you that that's what Linux does :)))
8. Why shouldn't Slashdot users and the general public be able to view this protocol for purposes of commentary and criticism in light of its apparent relevance to issues in the government's antitrust litigation?
---What the hell does this have to do with anything other than a Threat to call Joel. Hey, Slashdot,.... STAND IN LINE!!! Incredible!!:)!
Sincerely,
Duke, Duke and Duke.
ps. have your people call my people and will do lunch, soon. |
