-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 On Wed, Jun 29, 2005 at 11:33:33AM +0100, Daniel James wrote: I agree we should definitely resist. other non-profit (dis)organizations like dyne.org could even suffer major problems, not even on principle, since there is no funding whatsoever. this is about freedom to code: if you do something based on GNU/Linux as the majority of free software is today, then of course you should mention the technology it is based on, then you are forced by linuxmark to pay them - then there is no more free software. i think we should state our thoughts, Cc: them to Linus and eventually get prepared to run a campaign about it - hopefully the step of shouting loud won't be needed. we still need to figure out what is going to happen in EU with SW patents, and now - even being non-profit - we get already harrassed by some US based trademark on Linux ... i smell quite some work for activists and lawyers here. ciao - -- jaromil, dyne.org rasta coder, http://rastasoft.org

Hi, The list has been a bit quiet recently so I thought it might be nice for those interested to get a status update from a few of the more active companies. I hope this email will spur others to send in some info on the movements in our little niche market. Boost Hardware Ltd. Some of you may remember that I started a company called Boost Hardware which was attempting to provide portable Linux Audio Machines. I sold one item and haven't had much interest since then. The company is now in rest mode while waiting for an opportunity to present itself. DJCJ. DJCJ was originally a concept that has become a promotion company. We are now based in Bangkok, Thailand where there is a very active international community of electronic musicians. We have started organising a regular event focused on Dub and Dancehall. This event will serve as a marketing opportunity and testing ground for music I am producing and will also allow me to promote Linux Audio as a platform. In the next year we will expand our tour schedule into Singapore, Shanghai, Seoul, Taiwan. My goal is to be able to provide a tour circut for Linux Audio producers once DJCJ is established in the region. S-N-E. I have started up a new company called S-N-E (Simple & Effective) which is a website design company specialising in online shopping websites using open source software. It is looking good that we will be the design company for a medium sized music label based in England, a retail business in Hawaii, and a Japanese/Thai clothing manufacturer. I look forward to your comments and other status reports. Cheers. -- Patrick Shirkey - Boost Hardware Ltd. Http://www.boosthardware.com Http://www.djcj.org/ - The Linux Audio Users guide Http://www.djcj.org/gigs - Gigs Guide Korea ======================================== Being on stage with the band in front of crowds shouting, "Get off! No! We want normal music!", I think that was more like acting than anything I've ever done. Goldie, 8 Nov, 2002 The Scotsman