No one is actually arguing about why it was done. It's the apparent secrecy and denial to reveal the details that should worry anyone in the world-wide Linux co

No one is actually arguing about why it was done. It's the apparent secrecy and denial to reveal the details that should worry anyone in the world-wide Linux community. They aren't idiots, they knew this would happen. So there must be some reason. In simple terms, people want a clear statement whether Linux is independent, or US-controlled, and to what extent. Just so they can cross some check-boxes in their heads.