[Am-info] [Fwd:MS borrowed zlib code]

[Erick Andrews]

On Fri, 15 Mar 2002 10:43:18 -0500, Geoffrey wrote:

>"According to a report on CNET, Microsoft is scramling to fix programs
>that contain code from zlib. This is funny from several angles. First,
>MS has once again been caught borrowing code from an open source
>project. Second, they gave no credit to the creators of zlib. The are
>able to do this because zlib is not GPL. But once again, they have been
>caught borrowing from a movement that they otherwise attack. The entire
>article is here:"
>
>http://news.com.com/2100-1001-860328.html
>
>-- 
>Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric@3times25.net

"Borrowed"?  

That's a lame word.  And "fair use" doesn't quite settle, either.

Let's see, to not even give credit that leaves plagiarism or outright 
stealing.  Yes?

-- 
Erick Andrews