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From: scs@iti.org (Steve Simmons)
Subject: Re: Mac version of 386BSD??
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 14:20:48 GMT
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niko@iastate.edu (Nikolaus E Schuessler) writes:

>Q:
>   1) Where would I get 4.4BSD? (site, directory)

I believe that only the alpha release is out and only to selected
sites.

>   2) What R the chances of me getting my rump sued?

You personally?  Depends on the answer to #3.  Assuming you do not
have a licence, you're reasonably safe at the moment.  If USL wins
against BSDI/UCB, expect to be sued.

>   3) Do I need some sorta license ?

Depends on who you ask.  UCB says no, USL says yes.

>   4) Is there enough interest?

Not from me.  Now, if you were going to put it on a Sun . . .
-- 
"If life were fair, the acquisition of a large bosom or a massive inheritance
 would have no bearing on your ability to attract the opposite sex, and Dan
 Quayle would be making a living asking runny-nosed children, `Do you want
 fries with that?'"     -- John Cleese, "Corporate Computing" magazine