[Linux-aus] Linux Australia values statement

[elliott-brennan]

Just like to add that I really like and support 
Ben's comments.

Regards,

Patrick

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On 06/04/11 12:00, 
linux-aus-request at lists.linux.org.au wrote:
> Hi Mike and Council,
>
SNIP
> "As an organisation, we aim to represent and
> assist the Free Software and Open Source
> communities in Australia."
>
SNIP
> This sounds like you're saying that developers
> should have the freedom to encroach on
> individuals' control their computing. I'm sure
> this isn't what you mean. Also, by using the
> propaganda term "intellectual property", your
> roping in a whole lot of un-related issues, ie.
> copyright, patent, trademark and registered design
> laws. I'd suggest replacing this sentence with:
>
> "We endorse the use of free software and free
> culture copyright licenses."
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Regards,
> Ben