I allege that SCO is full of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Torvalds dismisses the claims made by SCO regarding Linux with a blunt assertion of their invalidity.
- In plain terms
- He believes SCO's claims about Linux are false.
- What can you take from it?
- Directly challenge false claims with conviction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you verify technical claims?
- When is direct confrontation appropriate?
Another view
The statement lacks specific evidence to support the accusation.
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