Mark Shuttleworth on companies and free software

I expect a certain amount of sensationalism in any laypress article. They do have a job to do which is not strictly to report the boring bits. I don't think this is unduly sensationalist, but its also not a constructive dialog on the merits. Its _interesting_ but not necessarily _constructive_.

This is why Shuttleworth really needs to stop engaging with the press...stop making soundbites..and actually engage in a discussion on the merits with people who respectfully disagree with his position and actually talk through things and make the case for and against. It doesn't have to be a free for all, but an on the record thoughtful publicly archived full conversation is needed.

-jef