Uh, yes... I know that. In fact, that is exactly the reference I used. Go back and read his *whole post* not just that (out of context) snippet. Full source was available plus the post was an invitation to contribute.

If you mean that he made a project that basically compiled before releasing it, I don't see that that matters at all. That's common sense. Besides he remained the final point of release for all kernels anyway.

That's much different than Nokia's closed approach. GA said it best - "the occasional code tossed over the wall".

Anyway, I've said what I think and I'm just rehashing it now. This fight is unwinnable. I think any real progress is happening in the Mer and Ubuntu projects from now on though.