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<H2><A NAME="s6">6. Canons of Conduct</A></H2>
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<LI>As a representative of the Linux community, participate
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in mailing list and newsgroup discussions in a professional
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manner. Refrain from name-calling and use of vulgar language.
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Consider yourself a member of a virtual corporation
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with Mr. Torvalds as your Chief Executive Officer. Your words
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will either enhance or degrade the image the reader has of the
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Linux community.
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<LI>Avoid hyperbole and unsubstantiated claims at all costs. It's
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unprofessional and will result in unproductive discussions.
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<LI>A thoughtful, well-reasoned response to a posting will not
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only provide insight for your readers, but will also increase
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their respect for your knowledge and abilities.
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<LI>Don't bite if offered flame-bait. Too many threads degenerate
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into a ``My O/S is better than your O/S'' argument.
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Let's accurately describe the capabilities of Linux and
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leave it at that.
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<LI>Always remember that if you insult or are disrespectful
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to someone, their negative experience may be shared with many others.
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If you do offend someone, please try to make amends.
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<LI>Focus on what Linux has to offer. There is no need to bash
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the competition. Linux is a good, solid product
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that stands on its own.
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<LI>Respect the use of other operating systems. While Linux is
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a wonderful platform, it does not meet everyone's needs.
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<LI>Refer to another product by its proper name.
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There's nothing to be gained by attempting to ridicule a company
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or its products by using ``creative spelling''.
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If we expect respect for Linux, we must respect other products.
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<LI>Give credit where credit is due. Linux is just the kernel.
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Without the efforts of people involved with the
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<A HREF="http://www.gnu.org/gnu/linux-and-gnu.html">GNU project</A>,
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MIT, Berkeley and others too numerous to mention, the Linux
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kernel would not be very useful to most people.
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<LI>Don't insist that Linux is the only answer for a particular
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application. Just as the Linux community cherishes the freedom
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that Linux provides them, Linux only solutions would deprive
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others of their freedom.
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<LI>There will be cases where Linux is not the
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answer. Be the first to recognize this and offer another
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solution.</LI>
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