This interview published today by CNET is remarkably similar in focus to one published recently by eWEEK — but it provides additional insight into Linus Torvalds' thoughts on a range of current topics, including: SCO's attacks on IBM and Linux (and the likely outcome); the responsibility (or not) of Linux kernel… programmers relative to avoiding patent infringement in their coding activities; whether software vendors should (or shoudn't) offer indemnification to their customers; his new role at the Open Source Development Lab; where he'd like to see Linux used; what open source communities he most admires; thoughts on Intel's optimized compilers vs. the standard GCC ones; whether he wishes Linux had a license other than GPL; and more . . .

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