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From: obi@gumby.ocs.com (Kuryan "Obi" Thomas)
Subject: Re: AT&T vs. BSDI --> 4.3BSD-NET2 distribution requires AT&T license!!!
Message-ID: <BryLr3.4BL@gumby.ocs.com>
Keywords: AT&T 'Death Star' rises over BSDI's horizon [Tel. 1-800-800-4BSD
Sender: obi@gumby (Kuryan "Obi" Thomas)
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Organization: Online Computer Systems, Inc.
References: x <l6nkifINNjoo@neuro.usc.edu> <1992Jul22.103717.17224@uropax.contrib.de> <89@ampr.ab.ca>
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1992 19:21:02 GMT
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I've been following this thread with some interest. I have some questions
to those in the know:

1. (Ignorant.) What exactly IS NET/2 anyway?
2. Does BSDI make only Intel ports of BSD?
3. Why is only this vendor targeted by USL? Why not Sun Microsystems or
   any of the numerous other vendors who produce BSD-type systems?
4. Any thoughts on what the effect of a win/loss by USL will be on other
   vendors?