Welcome to Opensville - Population Zero


	Welcome to Opensville - Population Zero

ericskiff

4-18-2007 5:58 PM

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open source, bmc, whurley, opensource, foss

ericskiff says:

Going open source definitely has it's pros and cons. How do you fight back against those who take your code and build on it, but don't contribute back?

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4-18-2007 6:24 PM

BitDrifter

1. Goto whois
2. Goto peoplesearch
3. Print Google Map
4. Purchase baseball bat
5. Follow instructions on google map.
6. Knock on door, wait for answer.
7. Use bat.

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