NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #16/NN_1992_16.iso/spool/comp/unix/bsd/2799

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From: [e-mail] (Jim Lick)
Subject: Re: AT&T vs. BSDI --> 4.3BSD-NET2 distribution requires AT&T license!
Message-ID: <jim.712001976@piggy>
Organization: University of California, Santa Barbara
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Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1992 18:19:36 GMT
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I had been planning on getting an upgrade from Esix 4.0.3A to the recently
released Esix 4.0.4.  However, because of this action by USL/AT&T, I will
not be purchasing an upgrade.  I have just sent off a note to Esix
informing them of my action, and reasons.  Remember, long distance service
isn't the only thing we can boycott.  Besides, I've never been an AT&T long
distance customer, so I can't boycott that any more than I already am.
If anyone else is considering the purchase of any AT&T or USL licensed
product (which includes all the System V Unixes), you might consider holding
off on the purchase.  But the important thing if you do is to tell your
vendor and USL what you're doing and why.

                            Jim Lick
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