Re: [MLUG] Study: Open source poses security risks (???)

[Mark Haidekker <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Wednesday 12 June 2002 02:41 pm, you wrote:
>
> I really do prefer to use the word (when I use it seriously) only
> for those who intentionally injure or kill or steal.  And usually
> only when the injured party, if given a chance, wouldn't do the same
> thing.  MS has no doubt ruined the commercial prospects of many
> firms over the years, and they have even employed illegal means to
> do so in some cases.  I have no interest in them not paying for
> those illegal acts in some way, but I have no real interest in
> calling them "evil" just for doing things that would have been (and
> probably were) done by any of their opponents.
>
> jking

I clearly see your point. I would not use "evil" easily myself. But your 
introductory definition "...intentionally injure or kill or steal..." at 
least partially fits - they intentionally inflict damage upon other parties I 
think even those who frown upon the inflationary use of "evil" might safely 
use it in conjunction with M$.

Mark
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