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From: Larry McVoy <lm@bitmover.com>
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Subject: Re: New BK License Problem?
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On Sat, Oct 05, 2002 at 06:53:10PM -0400, Murray J. Root wrote:
> > Seems like a pretty straightforward violation of the anti-trust laws, 
> > and a conspiracy to restrain trade.  Hope Larry votes for Bush's 
> > reelection, cause Bush judges will keep Larry safe from the law on this 
> > for sure.
> > 
> Yup - a blatant and outright violation.

Then by all means, file a lawsuit if that's what you feel.

> Worse - it's also illegal to refuse to do business with someone
> based on who their employer is, in most states.

Err, this is the BKL, no money is changing hands.  I'm pretty sure that
the courts will let us decide under what terms we allow people to use
our software for free.

> Also - it's an attempt to restrict first-purchase rights. 

No, this is the BKL.  There is no such clause in the BKCL.
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Larry McVoy            	 lm at bitmover.com           http://www.bitmover.com/lm 
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