RE: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Hackers defense: The computer did it

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> It didn't? Let me tune into Michael's station, I'd like to hear what he has
> to say... Oh wait, he can't afford a license...

My call is kc0mnn, licenses are a 10 (may be 12 now) dollar sitting fee for the
tests and you can gain all privileges in one testing if you feel like
memorizing all three tests.

> For that matter, the Open Source movement is based on the ability of the
> average geek to contribute his $.02 to it. If you lock down the internet to
> licensed users, then only corporations can contribute, and they're not going
> to do so in a free manner.

NO, the opensource movent is riding the back of the free software movement
which distinctly has an elitist attitude, and should.  _Hackers_ by Steven Levy
documents the culture that produced the world we live in, it was not and is not
everyone is free to contribute his $.02.  But one is required to support that
opinion.  The vast majority of the internet is blind affirmation with no proof
whatsoever! (wait for it :))  You may also wanna read accidental empires,
dealers of lightning, and nerds 2.0  befor you accept the internet was founded
on 'freedom'.  It was built by the miilitary.

> Which they don't already. The people with these licenses are going to be
> companies like Microsoft and Lowes. We've seen how well THAT works out...

I am not Microsoft nor Lowes, I am free to do just about anything I want with
my radio. But, if I break the rules I will be responsible for it.

> And so the problem is accountability then. Address that and I might not
> criticize your solutions :-)

licensing is accountability.  There are those that still drive on revoked
licenses.  But, as my friend that recently spent a couple of nights in jail and
a good part of a few grand in court costs found out, it is cheaper to take the bus.

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proticon konijntjesbroek (arlo gittings) KC0MNN
proticon at yahoo dot com
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