Groklaw: Linus on SCO in Linux Magazine

"Those of you with a subscription to Linux Magazine and who get it in the mail already know, but for the rest, you'll probably want to know that there is a very nice interview with Linus in the January edition by Martin Streicher. It's not online yet, but here's an advance taste, Linus on SCO, Groklaw, and on open source projects.

"Streicher opens by describing Linux as a meritocracy:

"'Perhaps even more incredible, Linux remains free: free of charge, free of licensing fees, and free of encumbrance. Remarkably, even the development process that produces the kernel is 'free': an open, global meritocracy where no valuable contribution is rejected... Linux is not only a success; it's a model for success...'"

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