[Asterisk-Users] SysMaster and GPL Violation

[Gilad Ben-Yossef]

Matt Riddell wrote:

> 1. The strings prove it is Asterisk
> 2. They deny it is
> 3. We have multiple sources who can confirm this
> 
> So, let's all post the article on GPL violation to Slashdot.  All in 
> favour?

Danger Will Robinson.

I actually heard Welte give a talk about GPL violation in Germany in the 
last OLS and there are very good legal reasons why a huge public 
exposure is a very bad idea *prior to getting Digium lawyers ready with 
a law suit*.

IANAL, but my understanding is that if we make this public before Digium 
lawyers are OK to move forward you are practically stopping them from 
using certain legal tactics which can only be used if you demonstrate 
you've reacted at the first possible moment after you learned about the 
violation.

In short, first find out what Mark wants to do with this and let Digium 
lawyers go through with this or otherwise you're risking making it more 
difficult for Mark & Digium.

Only if Mark is not interested in going the legal path should we make 
this Slashdot material.

Gilad