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I remember the IBM lawyers being anti Groklaw at the beginning, worrying about a third player muddying the waters. But that attitude quickly changed as it beca
by RustyRussell 5y ago
I remember the IBM lawyers being anti Groklaw at the beginning, worrying about a third player muddying the waters.
But that attitude quickly changed as it became the go-to resource. As one internal lawyer said to me at the time "it's nice to be on the good side for a change!" (somewhat tongue in cheek, but the broad community support was, I would safely say, unlike anything they were used to!).
(I worked for the LTC at the time, but never had any direct involvement in the case).