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| The effects this will have on the Linux community are not yet known. With
| the full source code available, it's possible malicious users may find
| security flaws or a way to create a virus capable of infecting a
| machine running Linux.
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| Competition may also get a leg up on Linux by having the source
| available. While it would be illegal for a company to use the source
| in their own operating systems, the code could provide insight as to
| how key components work.
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http://www.thenetw0rk.com/news/2004_02_linux.shtml (sarcasm, of course)
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