I think it's short for "Earthy-crunchy" which is almost the same as "Tree-hugger". Consider the source. The author obviously admires "These guys in Utah" who lose millions on their products, but have successfully extorted millions from companies who produce something valuable.
-----Original Message----- From: John Ford [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2003 11:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Background on SCO Perhaps it's from the military slang for infantry (i.e. the grunts who do the dirty work). Based on the sound made when a tank runs over infantry. :( -jcf ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Poole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2003 10:09 AM Subject: Re: Background on SCO "These guys in Utah are no dummies. The crunchies in the Linux community should be paying more attention." We're "crunchies" now? Hmmm. I wonder where that came from. On Thursday 19 June 2003 09:46, you wrote: > An interesting background to the SCO suit. > > http://www.forbes.com/2003/06/18/cz_dl_0618linux.html?partner=yahoo&r >eferrer= > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Lionel B. Dyck, Systems Software Lead > Kaiser Permanente Information Technology > 25 N. Via Monte Ave > Walnut Creek, Ca 94598 > > Phone: (925) 926-5332 (tie line 8/473-5332) > E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sametime: (use Lotus Notes address) > AIM: lbdyck
