[Discussioni] LinuxWorld Open Source awards

[andrea.glorioso a binary-only.com]

To whom it may concern:

Dear Sirs/Madams,

I would like to bring to your attention a (mis)use of the term "Open
Source" which has been made in the context of the "Open Source Product
Excellence Award", announced at LinuxWorld Expo 2003:

http://www.linuxworldexpo.com/linuxworldny03/V33/press.cvn?p_id=12

The     term "Open Source"   is    used  extensively throughout   this
announcement, starting  from the  title of  the  award.   I was a  bit
perplexed when, skimming     throught  the winners  of   the   various
categories, I found the following software products:

- Best Network/Server Application: SuSE - Linux OpenExchange Server

- Best Developer Tools: IBM - Websphere Studio Application Developer
  V.5

- Best Data Storage Solution: IBM - Tivoli Storage Manager

- Best Sys Admin Tools: SCO Group - Volution Manager

A bit   of research revealed that  none  of these applications  has an
OSI-compatible license.

Shouldn't  OSI  discourage  using the   term "Open Source"  in  such a
blatantly imprecise way?  

Feel free to contact me for any inquiry.

Best regards,

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Andrea Glorioso                   andrea.glorioso a binary-only.com
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