Authored by: Cypher3c on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 04:45 PM EDT

Very sorry to hear that PJ.



I have been a faithful groklawyer for years now, and I am very sorry to see the

articles stop.



The war on linux continues though, and we need more people like you to report on

it. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 04:46 PM EDT

Pamela, Groklaw is a wonderful thing, that has brought many people together, has

fought a great fight, has, for the first time, brought court cases into the

modern, internet world in a way no-one could have predicted, and has made many

people friends. Thank you. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 04:46 PM EDT

I'll personally miss Groklaw, but I understand your desire. On a personal note

I have enjoyed your sense of humor and your articles.



Thanks for pointing me to Kubuntu also. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: trevmar on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 04:46 PM EDT

Thanks for all you've done, PJ.

It has been an exciting ride.



..Trevor..

[ Reply to This | # ]



Ditto [N/T] - Authored by: laitcg on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:05 PM EDT

Authored by: rsmith on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 04:47 PM EDT

They have become irrelevant. :-)



Good call, PJ. Best of luck with your other projects.



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Intellectual Property is an oxymoron. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 04:48 PM EDT

Going to miss this site. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: PeterMan on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 04:58 PM EDT

Sad to hear that, although it's been in the air for some time, now.



Will Groklaw be archived somewhere and/or continue to be accessible somehow?





Thanks PJ for your efforts, you really made a huge difference.



When will the red dress party be, BTW?



[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:00 PM EDT

Wow! Having just been made redundant this week, Groklaw has been a part of my

daily routine for many years. I guess all things must come to an end - I know

the journey has been a fascinating one, though not the timely and hard-hitting

force of the law that most of us feel SCO deserved.



I know they're now beaten but, in truth, they did win, as much as they ever were

able to, Novell has thrown millions away, many years passed, certain

invididuals are sadly no longer around, Novell's own money was never returned

to them and the culprits profitted very nicely out of the fiaSCO of the

century.



PJ I wish you every happiness and success for the future and hope one day to

obtain a copy of your sure-to-be best-selling book



Tony [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:02 PM EDT

This post is 8 days too late. :( [ Reply to This | # ]



Groklaw Articles Ending on May 16th - Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 07:48 PM EDT

Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:02 PM EDT

Thank you for all the work you did and information you

passed. I'll miss this blog. That was great source of

information. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: julian on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:02 PM EDT

Time to hit the kitty so PJ can take a well deserved vacation.



I've been meaning too for a while but times are hard for most everybody. Today

I did what I should have done a while ago.



Thanks again PJ.



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John Julian [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:03 PM EDT

Thank you PJ. I have followed Groklaw for years, usually reading it multiple

time a day. I also enjoyed your news picks. Yep, I will miss Groklaw. Thank

you for your insight. - Louis [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: eamacnaghten on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:08 PM EDT

From a follower since the early days, I wish you all the best

for the future. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: bugstomper on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:08 PM EDT

This was a surprise to read. I'm going to miss my daily dose - no, many times a

day dose - of Groklaw, but I am happy for you that you can close this long

chapter of your life on a note of success and move on to do new things.



I, for one, will keep up work on Comes transcriptions. Please keep the Come

Tracking page operational to make it practical for people to help out with that.

Otherwise there is no way to avoid duplication of effort with email-only

submissions.

[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:09 PM EDT

I understand how one can get tired and want to move on. I can see that because I

am 70 years old, myself. I will nevertheless miss coming to read what is at this

site, not only the articles but also the responses which are usually of high

quality.



One of the best things that you have done is the moderation of comments, which

has kept things at a very high standard, indeed. I will probably miss that on

other sites.



The work done here has been valuable, too. I believe that the collection of all

the historical records is of lasting importance, not only for its relevance to

the legal analysis but to history itself.



Just one thing you said that I do not quite understand:



"I want to be able to wake up and not worry about what happened in the

news."



We all want that. But I do not expect it for myself. I also can not figure out

right now where else I am going to find the kinds of news stories that you put

up in the right-hand column. Nowhere, it seems.



Thank you very much for your work. There are only two bookmarks set in my

browser which do not have something to do directly with work: Groklaw and Linux

Today. It has been that way for years. So take that away as a memory.



[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:12 PM EDT

Will the news picks continue? [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: kozmcrae on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:14 PM EDT

Good luck. Now I don't have to worry about you so much. Enjoy life. You've

earned it many times over.



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It all started with Lynda Carter playing Wonder Woman in the '70s. Now I'm a

Heroine addict. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: BJ on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:19 PM EDT

Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:24 PM EDT

Groklaw has been a daily habit since the very early days and I have learned so

much here, not only from you, Pamela, but also from all the comments made.



The content here has always been of the very highest quality anywhere to be

found on internet and I can only imagine the hard work and dedication it has

required.



I am very grateful for what you have done, and which you the very best in the

future. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: thorpie on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:25 PM EDT

I been visiting for 8 years, just to see the red dress, and you now seem to be

saying it will not appear.

Thanks PJ



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The memories of a man in his old age are the deeds of a man in his prime -

Floyd, Pink [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Prototrm on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:30 PM EDT

You have indeed made a difference in the world, and there aren't many people who

can say that. I, for one, shall miss your humor, your integrity, and most of all

your humanity. My teenage son aspires to be a journalist one day, and I can

think of no better role model for that profession than Pamela Jones. Good luck

with those other projects. I have no doubt you will do well with them.



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"Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the

exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: azrael on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:31 PM EDT

> As far as I'm concerned, we're friends for life.



You focused and created a fantastic community. I'm honoured to be considered

your friend, and certainly have a friendship slot in your shape for you to fill!

Pop 'round anytime for a cup of tea! :D [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: GreenDuck on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:33 PM EDT

Hey PJ,



I can understand after the unbelievable amount of work and energy you've put

into Groklaw that you could want to move on. I wonder if someone else or a

team of people could take over - I think Groklaw continues to play an important



role - emphasising insight and analysis rather than just posting news.



PS: I'm sure you know this already, but you've done an amazing job. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Atticus on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:38 PM EDT

Oh dear I am so sad. I understand, though. Yet I am so sad. Groklaw has

been part of my life for, what, has it been 8 years? 2003? ...For so long I

forgot. Nevertheless, I wish you well Pamela Jones. You've done a woman's

work, and you're right, it's historic and the impact will carry on for decades

to

come.



I will truly miss the "Latest News Picks" section. Where can I go for

such

timely and pithy articles as those, in the future? Anyone?



Thank you, PJ. Thank you very much. God bless and godspeed to you.

-Atticus, aka Mike Schwager (aka Hushpuppy aka GreyGnome but Atticus was

available here and I thought it would be cool :-) )





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-Atticus (who is not a lawyer :-) aka Mike Schwager)

[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: JamesK on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:40 PM EDT

I guess some of us will have to download a life soon. :-(



Sorry to see it end. I learned so much and enjoyed it immensely.





---

IANALAIDPOOTV



(I am not a lawyer and I don't play one on TV) [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: darrellb on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:43 PM EDT

I came here when searching for SCO many years ago. My employer was a large SCO

Unix user and I was simply curious about the vendor, SCO.



I stayed when I found a wonderful site and community. My interest lies mostly in

folloiwng SCO's story. I'm glad to hear that the SCO documents page will be

maintained and I'll continue to read about it here.



Congratulations on starting the rest of your life.



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darrellB [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Jeays on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:48 PM EDT

I have been an almost silent follower ever since the site opened, and have

checked it almost every day, and frequently more than once a day. You have done

a wonderful job, and I feel I am losing one of the most interesting sites on the

internet. I will really miss it. I have learned a great deal about the law, and

about the shady practices that go on.



Good luck with whatever you plan to do next. You certainly deserve a rest. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: eggplant37 on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:53 PM EDT

I've been watching since practically before the beginning, and

helped with covering the Daimler-Chrysler sideshow in this 8-ring

circus. It's been a sheer joy to watch the legal process work.

What a wonder that SCO ended up ground to a fine paste once this

was all finished. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: drdeb on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:55 PM EDT

As a long-time journalist who's left an industry where hard-won respect and

long-held ethics and values have been been squandered I found Groklaw a haven of

of how things could have been done as well as an amazing defender of freedom in

all its meanings, software and otherwise.

I applaud your skills, bravery and ever-present humanity. Travel well.



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If you don't want to share it, you don't have to use it [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: BitWraith on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:55 PM EDT

Firstly, I need to thank you. We will all miss Groklaw's perspective and

insight... The situation with Sony is still active, and that is the primary

reason I still read Groklaw. I own a PS3 that used to run Linux, and I know the

precedent that the Sony v. Hotz decision may set will effect more than just

PS3s. (who really "owns" that gadget you're holding, or the software

on it? etc.) Where will I (and other non-lawyers) get my Sony litigation updates

now? [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: YurtGuppy on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 05:58 PM EDT

What you say makes sense to me.

I hope all your future endeavors are as successful

as this has been.











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every guppy is a half-full kind of guy [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:00 PM EDT

Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:00 PM EDT

Has it really been this long? I never opened an account, but Groklaw has been a

daily habit for me for as long as it has existed. I have been helped on several

levels. First, my brother in law is a lawyer, and now I can talk to him with

some degree of understanding. Second, I understand more about computer history,

operating systems, patents, and abstract mathematics than I could possibly have

otherwise known. Third, I've seen just how devious people can be while staying

barely out of trouble; and I've learned how truth is a bigger force than that.

And we've all been sideline witnesses of some very good lawyering.



The question for me now is, where will I go to find such masterful commentary

and insight into things legal? Who has such balance and integrity, that also

writes really, really well?



Best wishes to you, Pamela.



-BillR [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: schestowitz on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:01 PM EDT

PJ,



Your wonderful work has inspired Shane and I as we ran Boycott Novell (now part

of Techrights) because of the wonderful research that you did, rebutting a lot

of the corporate press in the process. I hope you will continue to help us

techies understand how to interpret things from a legal point of view.



We are going to miss you and carry on with your inspiration.



Roy



---

Roy S. Schestowitz, Ph.D. Medical Biophysics

http://Schestowitz.com | GNU/Linux | PGP-Key: 0x74572E8E [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:01 PM EDT

We will miss Groklaw. Maybe now it's time to realize how important this site has

become.



Pep [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: YurtGuppy on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:02 PM EDT



Get 'em while you still can, then

it's back to Slashdot for you!



Arrr!

Shiver me timbers.



(in pirate mode)



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every guppy is a half-full kind of guy [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: hawken on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:08 PM EDT

Thank You for all these years, PJ.



*BIG HUG*



:)



---

Linux user since 1998

Registered Linux user #207629 [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: DannyB on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:09 PM EDT

I just want to say Thank You for the tremendous amount of your own personal time

and energy you have put into Groklaw.



I'm sure you haven't been thanked nearly as much as you should be. What you

have done is a tremendous service for everyone who loves freedom and choice.



Thank you for suffering the personal attacks and stalking you have received. No

doubt there will be people attacking your good name for a long time.



Unless you are near 80, then Groklaw has taken well over a tenth of your life.

Who would have thought when we started?



So many times I've been so glad of what you have done.



It's great to see how the world has changed. Big, powerful and wealthy players

are now solidly behind Linux and open source. Only the old dinosaurs are

fighting the inevitable.



I've always believed that open source is destined to win in the end. And it

will. Everywhere. Even on the desktop. Why? Because it doesn't adhere to

marketing schedules. It is pure meritocracy. Not driven by budgets.

Artificial new releases to extract more money for little more than a new coat of

paint. It is the passion of the developers that moves it forward. Perhaps

slowly. But inexorably.



May God bless you on whatever new projects you set your hand to.



Thank you.



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The price of freedom is eternal litigation. [ Reply to This | # ]



Thank you PJ - Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 02:04 AM EDT

Authored by: tyche on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:11 PM EDT

8 years. And thought I wasn't here right at the start it was only shortly

after. And to think that I found your site mostly by accident looking for

information on this strange story that someone was trying to shut down Linux.

Now, for nearly 8 years, this has been the "Home Page" for my

computers (I've gone through 2 of them in the long course of that time). Some

of the jobs I've held haven't lasted as long as this site has.



And now, I feel almost as I did when I retired from my last job. That

"what do I do, now" feeling. It must be even worse for you, unless

you've got some positive plans for the future . . . and I sincerely hope that

you do.



You have been a "moment of sanity" in a world gone crazy - a

refreshing realization that I wasn't the only one that felt that there should be

something better than corporate greed driving civilization.



And now it comes to an end, and I must say goodbye to someone I've come to care

about . . . again. I wish you well in whatever endeavors you should happen

upon. I wish you peace and joy and fulfillment. And know that you have my

thanks along with all the others here at Groklaw.



Craig

Tyche



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"The Truth shall Make Ye Fret"

"TRUTH", Terry Pratchett [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Igrepdou on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:13 PM EDT

It has been a wonderful journey, and thank you PJ for inviting everyone along

for the adventure.

The content and reading of Groklaw has been a great source of information and

pleasure since I became aware of this site, and will miss the interaction.

Reading Groklaw used to be the first thing I did in the morning when I started

up the computer. There always seemed to be some new twist, turn, or whoop-dee

and it was great to see the progression of the situation.

I must admit the magic has seemed to disappear, but only in as much as SCO has

faded away also.

Again, thank you for inviting us along, and we will always appreciate your

efforts and dedication. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Zarbo on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:15 PM EDT

Dear Pamela,



Your efforts have shown that a single individual with backbone, conviction,

right principles, and determination can apply open-source methods to areas other

than software -- and succeed. Through you, Groklaw, and "the gang", I

personally have learned much about the awesome nature of "the law" and

its potential for both good and abuse.



Many eyes can indeed make evil shenanigans shallow. We are all better off for

having "met" you.



Thank you.



++Zarbo++; [ Reply to This | # ]



Ditto - Authored by: softbear on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 10:50 PM EDT

Authored by: tuxi on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:16 PM EDT

PJ I add my thanks for all you've done over the past eight(!!) years. I wouldn't have been able to last a fraction of the time doing what you did. You are a superwoman in my eyes. Best wishes as you move to the next stage of your life. ---

tuxi [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: SpaceLifeForm on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:21 PM EDT

A very special toast to PJ for starting this blog.



And cheers to all that have been here, for paying

attention and contributing to the end result that

we know will happen in the coming years.



I completely understand that PJ needs to have more freedom.



As does everyone, and that is why FLOSS will win.



It's all about Freedom!





---



You are being MICROattacked, from various angles, in a SOFT manner. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: stegu on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:25 PM EDT

Thank you so much for all your hard and honest work

over the years, PJ. I fully understand your decision,

and I wish you good luck with whatever you are going

to do next. There will be an empty space among my

bookmarks for some time, but it will pass.



Ride off into the sunset, or rather the sunrise,

and seek new adventure!



Some of us will hopefully keep doing some of the good

deeds that still need to be done. You have shown us the

way, and made it very clear that a dedicated individual

armed with the truth can make a difference and summon

what might otherwise remain a silent crowd of good people.



I have learned a lot from Groklaw, but the most important

lesson is this: people in general are a fairly decent

bunch. The rotten eggs stink and can make life miserable

for others, but they are a minority, as they have

always been. I will try to always remember that.

[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: All_for_One on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:27 PM EDT

PJ,

Thank you for all that you have done in both creating and maintaining Groklaw,

it has been an immense achievement. Like many others I have followed this site

almost daily, learning so much (though feeling guilty for contributing so

little) and being encouraged by the collective efforts stirred by you here to

right the wrongs of SCO and their ilk.

Let me echo the cry of others 'where will I go now for my daily news and update

if Groklaw has gone'. However, let that not be seen in anyway as a complaint

about you and your well deserved rest from this demanding daily role, but rather

as a heartfelt tribute and testament to what you by your efforts have created

here for us.

So long PJ, you will not be forgotten [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: dacii on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:28 PM EDT

Thank you for all your hard work.

I really enjoyed Groklaw it will be greatly missed.



May good fortune smile upon you!



DACII



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FSF# 8559 [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:28 PM EDT

All things must pass. In the case of SCO, that will happen when the company

ceases to exist. Meanwhile, PJ deserves not simply a rest but a life.

[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:28 PM EDT

Hard to beleive it's already been 8 years. I will miss the

daily dose, like others. But I'm pretty sure many years from

now everyone that's been here for a good part of the ride will

remember it.



Good luck with what ever it is you are planning PJ, you

deserve the best I hope that's what you get :) [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: jbb on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:40 PM EDT

PJ, your integrity made Groklaw a shining star on the internet. Thank you for your years of dedication and hard work that made Groklaw possible. It has been my favorite site on the internet because your hard work and integrity made it a safe place to have civilized discussions on a range of topics that are of interest to me. Your insightful articles didn't hurt either. You have the all-or-nothingness that is the hallmark of many true geeks. IMO it's a feature not a bug, although it can make it necessary to take a total break from a project in order to let it go. Perhaps it would be a good idea for you to get/retain a list of email addresses just in case someday you might want to cash in some of the massive collection of favors you have accumulated over the years. It's the FOSS way. ---

[ ] Obey DRM Restrictions

[X] Ignore DRM Restrictions [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:43 PM EDT

Whatever you do next, think big and use your leverage from Groklaw.You will,

beyond any doubt be successful. Good Luck and God Speed!! [ Reply to This | # ]



Using leverage - Authored by: stegu on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 07:07 AM EDT Using leverage - Authored by: Anonymous on Monday, April 11 2011 @ 03:37 AM EDT

- Authored by: stegu on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 07:07 AM EDT

Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:49 PM EDT

Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 06:57 PM EDT

Groklaw has done well to prove the open-source development model for a blog.



If there is a further need for it as SCO wanes, Novell's patents wax in

Microsoft's shadow, or Oracle looms over Google's Android, it will exist again.

When a vacuum forms, the things around it rush to fill it in.



Groklaw's success was due to PJ's professional skill, knowledge, and tight

reins. I hope that the future sites will show the same.



Where there was once nothing, then wikileaks, now there are many. Where there

was once nothing, then groklaw, there will be more. It is a good thing to bring

knowledge of the legal process to the masses, and remove the veils that are used

to hide the truth from the courts and from us.



I will miss Groklaw. In the same vein I look forward to its successors.

Knowledge once exposed to light cannot be hidden again.



Evil lawyers everywhere: Play honest, or feel the fear of open knowledge.



Ehud [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:00 PM EDT

thank you for your unparalleled effort.

I stand here humbled by your contribution.

[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: ftcsm on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:07 PM EDT

PJ,



As someone who learned a lot almost from day one of Groklaw, more than a

simple thank you, you deserve our most sincere wishes of success.



But even more than that, count on us (on me at least) for helping you with

whatever you need. What you did for Linux community is priceless. When noone

stood in front of the window to shout loud "It's a lie!" to SCO, you

did, it was your face at the window, even if some of us where in the back of the

room.



If your new project(s) involve something the Groklaw community can help, don't

think twice: ask and you will receive. It's the type of offer only someone that

knows what to ask and the consequences of it can receive. We can offer you our

unconditional help cause we know of your integrity and passion for the right

things.



If you ever need something from Brazil, I'll be glad to help.



We'll all miss reading Groklaw on a daily basis. I know I will. Thanks again

for everything, it was a nice ride after all.



Flavio

Brazil



PS: How to cure "Groklaw addiction"? :)



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Faith moves mountains but I still prefer dynamite [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:07 PM EDT

This has been both an exciting and horrific adventure. Thank you for being our

tour guide through it all. I have learned a tremendous amount about copyright,

trademark, and IP law... I have also learned how much greed and deception can

eat away at not just a single person, but also an entire business.



Thank you SO much for everything you have done.



WizLayer

(not logged in)



[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:08 PM EDT

I kept coming back just 'cuz I liked the color scheme of your blog!



Purdiest around on the 'net.



Good luck in the future!

[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:08 PM EDT

Dear PJ -



This is my first time commenting on a story. I've been reading since the

beginning; I just wanted to say a heartfelt "thank you" for your

wonderful efforts on behalf of Linux, open source, the right to tinker, and on,

and on.



All the best in your future endeavors! [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Pop69 on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:10 PM EDT

And thanks for all the fish.



It's been a blast these last few years.



If you're ever in Scotland drop a line and I'll buy you a drink anytime.



Billy [ Reply to This | # ]



So Long - Authored by: RPN on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:09 PM EDT

Authored by: nuthead on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:23 PM EDT

Good luck, PJ and thank you. You really shook the world. ;) [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:24 PM EDT

You guys should at least finish coverage of the Sony

lawsuits. [ Reply to This | # ]



Groklaw Articles Ending on May 16th - Authored by: Anonymous on Monday, April 11 2011 @ 08:01 AM EDT

Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:24 PM EDT

Hi PJ,



I'll miss you, but you must do what is right for you. Tech journalism is going

to suffer. It's in terrible shape and isn't going to get better anytime soon.

You've got me wondering what I can do, and you showed what one committed person

can do. Money is always the hard part; good solid in-depth journalism does not

fit into the contemporary clinkspam linkbait keyword-infested SEO-gaming

business model. But twaddle, swill, and advertorial do. Which is a natural

consequence of advertiser-supported content, and why I'm always nattering how

people need to fork over their own hard-earned cash to support the publications

that are important to then. (Something I need to do more of too.)



You did make history, and you made a real difference. Now it's time for other

people to carry the load. Thanks again for all you've done. Be well and may your

dreams come true.



Carla Schroder [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Tinstaafl on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:30 PM EDT

Thank you PJ for eight years of wonderful, insightful reading. I'll miss your

updates & explanations.



With SCO's dismemberment, what happens to the other cases ie SCO v IBM, SCO v

Redhat, the arbitration in Europe and any others I've forgotten? Is SCO going

to be put into Ch.7? Or does something else happen to its entrails? [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:30 PM EDT

How about a photo of you so we all can see the person whom really did in the

evil sco.



also if you see my ip addy its my personal spider search dont be alarmed all i'm

doing is archiving this for my Canadian brothers and sisters.



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Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:32 PM EDT

Thank you PJ for all your years of providing insight into the many legal battles

against OS over many years.

Chriss (UK). [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Viv on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:32 PM EDT

Thank you PJ for all that you have done, for all of us.



bonne chance pour l'avenir



Viv



---

Is it me or what! [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:33 PM EDT

"I'd like to go back to being nobody"



I hope you fail !



You have been (as others described RMS) the center of gravity that allowed an

important community to form.



Thanks and good luck. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: ws on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:41 PM EDT

Dear PJ,



What a ride!



I just bought a Groklaw mug. It should arrive in time for May 16. I will be

drinking a toast to you and all the hard work and long nights you put in.



Thank you, I learned so much. It is not so much linux we are defending, but

truth and freedom.



I wish you Godspeed and success in all your future endeavours.





WS

[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:44 PM EDT

PJ, you deserve a medal for your efforts but all I have to give is my thanks and

lots of warm thoughts.



THANK YOU!!!!!! [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:48 PM EDT

I am very sad, I've followed Groklaw almost from day 1, and

I've learned a lot about the law.



I understand that Groklaw's role in the SCO is now over,

that I can settle myself to, but what deeply concerns me is

who is going to demystify the legal processes surrounding

patents and open source? I know there are other bloggers,

but nothing comes close to Groklaw and the community.



But if this is the way it must be, then it must be, but its

a huge loss to the community.



Jason [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:52 PM EDT

For me, groklaw wasn't just helping Linux as it was under

fire, but understanding what was really going on with

various lawsuits. The regular press certainly isn't a good

source to understand what's going on.



We have many other knowledgeable people that post comments

on here. Is there someone (or a group of someones) you

could appoint to be your successors? Everyone already knows

this is the place to go to when you want to know what's

really happening. It would be awesome if it still could be,

even if you're not at the driver's seat. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:54 PM EDT

Authored by: Bas Burger on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:54 PM EDT

I have only a few things to say...



Thanks for the ride Miss Jones, I did not say a lot but I read your output on a

daily base.



Best wishes for picking up your "Normal" live.



xxx,

Bas.



---

No comments... [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: nattt on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:55 PM EDT

I've been with you since the start of Groklaw and have appreciated your work and



insight. I've learned a lot and what you have done was right in so many ways.



All I ask is that you don't forget about putting down the SCO saga as a book,

although I'd love to see a Social Network style movie of it too. [ Reply to This | # ]



Regarding a book... - Authored by: archanoid on Monday, April 11 2011 @ 01:16 PM EDT

Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:55 PM EDT

Thank you for everything PJ. I'm just an occasional lurker but know that your

invaluable efforts have been appreciated.



Take care [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: DaveJakeman on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:57 PM EDT

This is a sad moment, but understandable.



In these eight years, I'm sure it must feel like you've donated a lifetime.

Regardless of how much we shall miss Groklaw, we need to respect that. Here's

wishing you all the best for the future, your plans and your new life.



It's been an incredible ride and Groklaw has set an example of what other blogs

can only aspire to.



Thanks to all the others, too. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: skyisland on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 07:59 PM EDT

Thank you, PJ. Your articles on Groklaw have made me think and taught me so

much. Always a place to come on the Internet and be enlightened. I will miss

that. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:05 PM EDT

Long time listener, occasional caller :)



Just wanted to say a big thanks to PJ & all who have helped out over the

years.



I think I can safely say PJ & Groklaw has had a huge impact - and not just

on SCO vs World, for the better :)

(Well, depending on which side you are...)



For some reason, as I was looking through all the posts here, "We'll Meet

Again" by Vera Lynn started playing in my head.



Somehow just seems to fit. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: chris_bloke on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:07 PM EDT

PJ, thank you so much for all these years of Groklaw and shining a light on how the legal system works. Good on you for knowing when to stop and that there are more things to life too, I wish you all the best with your endeavours in those fields too. Valē Groklaw! [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:07 PM EDT

I have moved from Iowa, to Indiana, to New England in the course of following

Groklaw. I have learned a lot as others have mentioned about the law and

software. I have seen Groklaw referenced enumerable places as their source of

information. Truly you will be missed.



Thank you PJ and all of the others that have made this piece of internet

history. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:09 PM EDT

Thanks so very much PJ.. What wonderful work you have done and will do in your

next endeavors. I hope we will know what they are and that part of them will be

writings we can all read and learn from and enjoy.



All the best and thanks again!



Dave [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:13 PM EDT

well, sad to hear ... but I hope we will still hear more from you over time!



Many thanks from here to your commitment, wholeheartedly appreciated over the

whole decade! [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:14 PM EDT

Thanks for everything. Sad to see it go, but hope you get

some time now to do the things YOU want.



Best Wishes

[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: achurch on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:14 PM EDT

I've done little here except lurk, but I've always found your articles very informative and enlightening. I'm grateful you continued Groklaw as long as you have, and I hope you find as much success and enjoyment in your future endeavors. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:15 PM EDT

you enlightened the masses and provided a truly special service.



You and Groklaw will be sorely missed.



I wish you as much success and support in your personal life as you have brought

to this community you created. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:16 PM EDT

Good luck,



This is one of those good memories you can take home with you. It's good it

doesn't have to be a never ending crusade and I think everyone can understand

not wanting such.



I hope you new found free time will be just as rewarding. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: RPN on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:16 PM EDT

What can I say as someone around from early on?



A truly heartfelt thank you for all you have done and the community you have

created here.



Good luck with your future PJ.



You have given something I will never forget but I appreciate deeply you feel it

is time to move on. I'm not religious but God Speed anyway.



Richard. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:22 PM EDT

There's a Greek verb,

τελειώνω, that

means

"I finish, I end" but it conveys the idea of completeness or

conclusion

in the finish. Job well done, PM. I've removed my

Groklaw bookmark, not out of

anger or sadness, but because

you've completed your work. It's no longer

needed. Again, job

well done. [ Reply to This | # ]



Groklaw Articles Ending on May 16th - Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:29 PM EDT

Authored by: red floyd on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:22 PM EDT

PJ,



All I can do is echo the many responses so far. May you get the rest you need,

and I hope you get to wear the red dress soon.



I wish you all the best in your future projects. I'll miss you, and Mathfox,

and all the other Groklovians, but alas, it seems that all good things must come

to an end.



Rather than say "good bye", let's just say "Be seeing you".



red floyd







---

I am not merely a "consumer" or a "taxpayer". I am a *CITIZEN* of the United

States of America.

[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: SilverWave on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:22 PM EDT

Its been Fun.



Thanks for the education.



Are you still going to continue the News Picks?



---

RMS: The 4 Freedoms

0 run the program for any purpose

1 study the source code and change it

2 make copies and distribute them

3 publish modified versions



[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: chaz_paw on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:23 PM EDT

What can I add? You will be missed. Thanks for everything.



Charles



---

Proud Linux user since 07/26/04

Registered Linux user #422376



Charles [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:25 PM EDT

"I wanted to know more, but had no idea where to look..."



... and then I found my way here!



Hopefully your work/the site can be archived so all is not

lost. As Open Source increases in popularity, the number of

lawsuits targeting it probably will, too...



Thanks for all the information, time and effort you invested

in this website, it must have been hell at times...



Best wishes for your future projects! [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: darlmclied on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:29 PM EDT

Very sad that Groklaw is going, but thanks for helping us all avoid the bends.



I've loved this site, learnt far more than I ever wanted to know about the US

legal system and had no end of fun on the way.



I hope you'll be wearing that red dress on May 16th.



Thanks for everything. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: cruss on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:35 PM EDT

Allow me to add my voice to the chorus of thanks expressed

here. I was a rabid Groklaw reader early on and followed the

tense back and forth in the days when the outcome was

uncertain. It was like reading a Parry Mason drama and

getting a graduate course in Law review at the same time.

Then I changed jobs, moved, and changed jobs again. Somehow

I lost touch with Groklaw. Then with the Oracle Java

lawsuit against android I thought "I wonder what Groklaw has

to say about this?" I was so excited to see PJ's analysis

and declaration that it would be covered "blow by blow". I

was also amazed to see that the Linux/SCO lawsuit was still

going and that somehow SCO was on life support. I was hooked

once again.



PJ, Thank you for every second of tireless dedication you

have put into Groklaw. You have made a great impact on my

life and, i'm sure, the lives of countless others here.

Also, you have helped all the people who use Linux every day

and don't realize it because no one has a hand in their

pocket. I know that the community, and industry as a whole,

won't be the same without you.



Canyon Russell



---

security is directly proportional to inconvenience

canyon at canyonr com [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: deww on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:36 PM EDT

Thank you and congratulations to PJ and everyone who has contributed. It was a

long, extremely rough ride! [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:37 PM EDT

Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:39 PM EDT

It's been quite a ride Pamela. I have watched from a distance for quite some

time and I'm sorry to see you go. I do understand where you're at though and I

wish you the best. A part of history... it has a nice ring to it don't you

think? :) [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:42 PM EDT

Authored by: richg74 on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:44 PM EDT

PJ, Although it will be somewhat sad to see Groklaw wind down, I do understand that keeping it going for so long must have been a terrific chore, and I admire your dedication. What you've created here has been an immensely valuable contribution to the FOSS community, and you deserve enormous credit. Many, many thanks! ---

--

Rich Gibbs

richg74@gmail.com [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:44 PM EDT

I have been a long-time reader since I first followed an article about SCO to

this

site. The lessons and discussion of our complex and unforgivingly nuanced legal



system have become an invaluable part of my personal education. I would not be

the same person without the benefit of reading Groklaw for almost a decade.



Thanks, PJ. This has been a gift that continues to give. And the good guys won,



too. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: LittleJohn on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:46 PM EDT

I am both happy and sad for groklaw :) [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:47 PM EDT

Wow - unexpected but good luck on all your projects, you've been an

inspiration!

If one of your projects should be to travel the world, just yell! I'm certain

you have friends and community everywhere you could dream of visiting. (Another

inspirational community has grown around the interesting-people list (Prof.

David Farber) and he's often posting what city He'll be visiting and an

invitation to come for dinner/coffee.)

Here's your invite for Perth, Australia :D

xxx Jennifer [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: hardmath on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 08:48 PM EDT

I see this as a good thing, PJ. I'm very grateful for your work with Groklaw,

and only wish I could have contributed more financially and editorially.



But moving on is a profoundly human thing to do. Thanks for letting me/us grow

along with you and Groklaw these many years.



I do think Groklaw's absence will leave a void to be filled. There's the SCO

vs. IBM shoe to drop, not to mention SCO's appeals to SCOTUS ("infinity and

beyond").



You'll maintain the timelines, I know, and I'll just have to refresh the browser

to see what happens. And pray for good things for you in your next field of

endeavor!





---

Got to pay your dues if you wanna sing the blues. And you know it don't come

easy. (Starkey/Harrison, 1970) [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:03 PM EDT

Dear PJ,

Groklaw has been immensely helpful to me in understanding legal

subtelities and methods that cannot be read about anywhere. The

knowledge I've gained from groklaw has been more than just the

words I read.

I'd like to thank you for all you've done to open up

comprehension of the legal system to laymen like me.

I do hope the site could be continued by another legal expert who

has the same attitude as yours towards software patents and

technology legalities in general and shares the same passion in

exposing companies' actions in simple words.

Have a good life ahead.

--

SC [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Grog6 on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:07 PM EDT

This has been a voice of reason, pointing up this pitiful misuse of the courts

by a M$ proxy.



This was the opening battle in the "Corporate War", Proprietary vs.

Open.



It was also a major education on how corrupt our legal system is; I knew it was

bad, but...is this really the best people we could find? (Certain Judges seem to

have little respect for the law...others seem fair and balanced; maybe there's a

difference in the water on the two coasts, lol.)











---

I am not a Number, I am a Free Man. - Number 6 [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:08 PM EDT

Gutted you're closing shop, don't know what I'll do for my

daily reading. I haven't felt this gutted since Lugradio

called it quits. You've done amazing things with Groklaw and

we'll miss you. Be proud of what you've done here,

explaining the law to us nerds can't be easy and you've done

an amazing job of educating us all. Good luck and please

keep us informed on your future projects, can't wait to see

what you do next. You're an amazing lady. Thanks PJ. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: The Mad Hatter r on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:09 PM EDT



But I can see why you've made it. And I respect it.



At the same time, I suspect that the community is going to develop other sites,

which will mirror some of the skills that we learned from you, each of which

will carry on part of the Groklaw tradition.



Thanks for a wonderful rollercoaster ride. Thanks for teaching us so much about

research, and the importance of the small things. Thanks for all of the hours of

hard work that you've put into Groklaw.



And last of all, thanks for being you.





---

Wayne



http://madhatter.ca/ [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:10 PM EDT

As I'd ask to pick up your banner. There are so many companies trying to squash

innovation! So much to do. So few talented to slow them down.



It's been a good journey. Thank you PJ and the many subscribers for your good

and thoughtful blogging.

[ Reply to This | # ]



Each of us can carry the torch - Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:13 PM EDT

PJ,



Thank you for all the blood, sweat and tears you have put into Groklaw. Not only

has it been a reliable source of information about the SCOX soap opera, it has

also been an enlightening beginners' education about how the legal system works.

Discovery, summary judgements, rules of civil procedure: all these important

parts of the process were unknown to me until I read about them here.



So, now it's time to put on that fabled red dress and go for a night on the

town. Well done, Pamela!

[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: DCFusor on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:17 PM EDT

PJ, All I can do is say thank you for all the good you have done in this world,

much more than most ever manage.



Fighting evil the best way -- with truth and love.



I second, third, fourth (at least) all the other comments.



My friends sometimes suspect me of being a Vulcan, I am usually so rational.



But I find myself having to stop. Salty water from somewhere is hitting my

keyboard....



Doug Coulter



---

Why guess, when you can know? Measure it! [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: inode_buddha on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:20 PM EDT

Wow I'm gonna miss this. It was part of the daily routine, reading the articles

and *all* of the comments.



PJ, if I could give you a hug and a huge vacation, I would. Just for all that

you've done for us geeks-n-nerds.



Thank You.







---

-inode_buddha



"When we speak of free software,

we are referring to freedom, not price"

-- Richard M. Stallman [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:27 PM EDT

Hello PJ,

I've been following the SCO fiasco since it was originally was reported on

slashdot. Like others I wanted more information and slashdot was too limited

for that. Then you setup your blog with the most insightful articles and I

finally had a source that I could follow and understand what the full scope of

the problems. I want to thank you for that "deep drink" of insightful

legal analysis you provided to us all.



You became a GIANT that people could stand upon your shoulders to see further

than ever before. It's amazing how many people were inspired by you to study law

because they made the connection between legal texts being an interpreted

language. Think of how many people opened up PACER accounts just to follow what

you were doing and an even more surprising thing of how many people read their

first court documents on groklaw. You made the law accessible to engineers and

programmers who just thought of it as a blackbox that could not be learned much

less grokked.



You created and sustained a community through a rocky path and we all

understand your being tired and needing a break. I agree completely with you

that Google can afford their own legal help. Only your groklaw community had the

community interest to follow this case and help you wherever we could. Thank

you for that opportunity.



I would ask that you consider one thing before freezing groklaw. Does George

Hotz have the same financial backing in his case? While Android is sexy in the

media, the community cares more about the rights that will be fought in Sony vs.

GeoHot. This case is the most important one that I can think of for engineers

and programmers with repercussions that will last a long-time. May I recommend

that you create a sonyvgeohot.groklaw.net subdomain and let the community

continue to thrive there? Your team can run it without you, you have taught

them well.



Please remember the final lesson from Stranger in a Strange Land.

"If one tenth of one percent of the population is capable of getting the

news, then all you have to do is show them  and in a matter of some generations

all the stupid ones will die out and those with your discipline will inherit the

Earth."



JAA

Just Another Anon

[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:28 PM EDT

From a personally selfish point of view, I am sad to lose my constant source of

news on the Linux legal front.



However, your 8 years of dedicating your waking hours to Groklaw has been an

incredibly valuable donation to the community. There not been anything to match

Groklaw. I am in awe of your abilities and dedication - the community that grew

around Groklaw is a testament to them.



I wish you well in your ongoing projects, and in your life outside of projects.



John Macdonald [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:31 PM EDT

PJ, you've been a shining beacon of clarity and education over the years, and I

am grateful for all that you've contributed to the community. Although we shall

sorely miss you, I wish you all the best. And remember: You don't owe us, we owe

you. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: dwheeler on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:31 PM EDT

I'm sorry that you're shutting down Groklaw; Groklaw is has been a

"go-to" site for me for years. I wish you very, very well!!

[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:34 PM EDT

PJ wont let anyone post anything negative about groklaw.

s/he won't accept factual data contradicting anything that

is posted here, no matter how fake and FUD the stuff posted

is.



groklaw is a FUD machine, anti-novell, anti-truth



yep, won't even prove who the real "PJ" might actually be -

has to hide behind a fake nick - that's not honesty



SCO has won, M$ is getting Novell's patents.



SCO will slip away into the night, some day years from now,

no one will go to jail, there will be no fines.

hooray for US justice [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:37 PM EDT

Wow so that's the shot to the solar plexus in contemplation of a really large

void. Powerful stuff. Good for you, Ms. Jones.



"What they said". Was quite an enriching trip. My existence is

ennobled because you were here...that's pretty cool. Good health, enormous joy,

peace, and prosperity to you. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:39 PM EDT

Have a good one PJ :-)

I hope you get to enjoy every moment from now on.



I wish I could express how much this site has meant to me over the years, but

suffice to say you made me go back to Uni just to study IP law for bit.



You ma'am, are a warrior. You fought with honor, reason and purpose, and very

few has ever wielded the sword of truth with such precision and skill.



Thank you PJ. For everything!



-TS.



PS: Can we get a 'PJ' signal to shine in the sky to call you? Like the one

Batman has. You know, just in case... ;-) [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:48 PM EDT

Thank you for all these years of hard work. You're amazing, and your story is

one I'll be telling my kids when they're old enough to understand.



Best of luck in all that you choose to pursue in the future. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: jturner on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:52 PM EDT

Thanks for seeing this through. It's almost funny to think back on our outrage

almost a decade ago when SCO started stirring this up; it reminds me of my

outrage on receiving my first spam message in the 1990s. I suppose such things

are here to stay, but now it will be difficult for anyone to claim that the

Linux copyrights are not on firm footing. Good job. I hope things have also gone

well on the work front since OSRM didn't work out.



James.

[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: th80 on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:53 PM EDT

Thanks for everything, PJ! It will be hard adjusting but I will survive.



It's been an honor and a privilege to be involved in the Groklaw community.

I've learned so much and I will carry it with me the rest of my days. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: lannet on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 09:58 PM EDT

Pamela, you have been part of my day for the past 8 years, and it has

been a pleasure.

You have made your mark on the IT world, probably more of a mark

than you realise. Technically the SCO affair is not yet over, but as you

say, its influence is no more.

Just make sure that you put on that red dress, so that we really do know

that it's all over, and enjoy doing whatever it is that you move on to. I

have faith that whatever it is will have the same degree of attention as

you have paid to Groklaw.

As quoted elsewhere: Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish...



Regards, Howard.

(Smugly composed on an Android phone)





---

When you want a computer system that works, just choose Linux.

When you want a computer system that works, just, choose Microsoft. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Thank you so much for the effort that you put into this site. I found it very

educational and it really gave me a lot of hope when I was angry about the way

SCO was going about doing what they were doing. Good luck in the future. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 10:25 PM EDT

After stumbling upon Groklaw sometime around 2001, I continued reading regularly

like many of the rest of those here. Because of you PJ, I gained a new respect

for the legal profession and what I don't know about the practice of law. Thank

you so much for all your hard work and warm wishes for success in both your

personal life and in whatever you pursue next. Simple words cannot adequately

express the gratitude I feel, nor the void that will be left upon your

departure. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Safe Journeys and thank you for making a difference.



Phrostie [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 10:27 PM EDT

PJ, I have enjoyed your cogent analyses of the many legal

issues facing FOSS over the last few years, and personally I

will miss your continuing presence. I hope, sincerely, that

this isn't the last we will enjoy your presence in these

difficult times, giving the challenges the community

continues to face. You have been an inspiration, and a voice

of sanity in an otherwise crazy world. Thank you so much for

your sacrifices and your diligence.



Sincerely,



William Boyle

Chairman, Chicago-Rockford IEEE Consultant's Network

[ Reply to This | # ]



Groklaw Articles Ending on May 16th - Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 10:39 PM EDT

Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Does this re-enforce SCO's speculation that Groklaw was a hired team of one of

the parties in the lawsuit? [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: llanitedave on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 10:30 PM EDT

I've been here almost since the beginning, although rarely posting. This site

has been an important part of my life, bringing joy, sadness, anger, and

occasionally a sense of justice served.



It's been too rare, but when it happened, it was in large part because of your

efforts, PJ. You deserve the thanks of a huge community.



I'm going to miss you.



---

Of course we need to communicate -- that goes without saying! [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 10:36 PM EDT

I've never posted here before, but I just wanted to say thank you to all the

great work on IP that's come out from Groklaw over the years. You've performed

a great service, and been instrumental in exposing and explaining corporate

abuse, and those of us that care about these issues are both more numerous and

better off for it. The thanks can never be too profuse. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 11:00 PM EDT

and you (probably) never will,



but I want to say thank you, for everything you have put into Groklaw. Goodbye,

I wish you the finest of luck in your future endeavours - you truly deserve it.



[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Norm47 on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 11:01 PM EDT

PJ,

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful journey we have shared.

You have taught so me much about law lawyers and justice, particularly the

importance of sound research, and the power of the many as opposed to the power

of the money!

When do we see the red Dress? You go ,Girl!



Norm



---

Norm

Mildura, The Wintersun City

Australia [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Kilz on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 11:04 PM EDT

I am truly sorry to read this story, though hints of it had

come before. There is a never ending series of interesting legal cases, but now

there will be one less place to discuss

them.

Have a good rest PJ, you did a good thing with this site. Its

sad you are going to let it die instead of letting the

community move it forward.

There are few places as special as this online. It will not

easily be replaced as the magic will be gone. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 11:05 PM EDT

And lots of good work. Indeed, when that O'Gara <insert

word that rhymes with another word> did her bit, I brought

James Turner (editor of Linux World) in to speak at our LUG

about the issues at hand.



Far more important, however, than the depths to which the

competition went were the highs that you guys hit. I've

never become a Groklaw member... but I've always been a

reader. The fight's been fought, the good guys won, and now

it's time to move on.



Bottom line: congrats, and be well.



Ken D'Ambrosio

Amherst, NH [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 11:13 PM EDT

Good job PJ, we have truly appreciated your efforts. You've brought

understanding and shone a light on the darkness in our industry. Thank you.

-morgajel [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 11:24 PM EDT

I have been a Groklaw lurker for years. You, the community, and Groklaw have

profoundly shaped my views of humanity in the most positive way. I hope I can be

a good steward and pass the good will forward. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Just Brew It! on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 11:26 PM EDT

I've rarely posted here, but have been lurking almost since

the start. I just wanted to say thank you very much for

everything you've done for the Open Source community, and I

wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.



The world needs more people like you! [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 11:30 PM EDT

Your a lying piece of Shit and I hope one day you get your Karma. You didn't

change history you blew smoke and mirrors around a big lying company called

IBM and Novell as the puppet, so remember this in your spare time. You will get



yours some day.... [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 11:31 PM EDT

link to slashdot article so you can see more appreciative users ::



http://slashdot.org/story/11/04/09/2315208/Groklaw-Declares-Victory-No-More-Arti

cles [ Reply to This | # ]



Slashdot thankyou's - Authored by: Barbie on Monday, April 11 2011 @ 10:28 AM EDT

Authored by: CraigV on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 11:31 PM EDT

Thank you for your amazing, high-quality work. You have set a tremendously high

standard for blogging.



Still, one has only one life to live and you are right to shift gears after so

many years of devotion to Groklaw.



If you choose to travel the world, you will find eager hosts everywhere. I can

offer a guided tour of Yosemite National Park, including the back country.



Best of luck in all your endeavors. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 11:33 PM EDT

Miss Jones,



I didn't often wander through here, but I always enjoyed

and appreciated the open, honest knowledge presented here.

Groklaw is, in a way, reminiscent of certain publications

here in the colonies back in the mid- to late-1700s. And what

will be remembered in future centuries is the honest

reporting and honest opinions.



Good luck with your new adventures. If they don't pan

out, you can always find a small town in the next territory

that needs an honest sheriff, or a republic that needs to be

rescued with honest, open information.



It's been hard work. But, of course, nothing worth doing

is easy. Wherever we are, wherever you find us, you'll be

welcome to light 'n' set.



Neal P. Murphy [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: inode_buddha on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 11:34 PM EDT

Just my opinion, but I think GL's greatest was when they obtained and posted the

BSD settlement. That was pretty earth-shaking for the IT industry, eliminating a

potential whole bunch of FUD and lawsuits.



---

-inode_buddha



"When we speak of free software,

we are referring to freedom, not price"

-- Richard M. Stallman [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: entre on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 11:35 PM EDT

You said many times this was likely to go out not as a bang but as a whimper. I

hope you will write about the bankruptcy court system as it applied to SCO. The

creditors were abused and there is no one to answer for them in this case. There

is a lot more to learn on this subject with your insight. Congratulations on a

job well done with Groklaw PJ. I hope what you do next will be as interactive as

this project has been. Cheers to you! [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Saturday, April 09 2011 @ 11:58 PM EDT

Fed up with the media monopoly in the small town where I live (one family owned

the only TV station, the radio station and the only newspaper in the community-

the newspaper started the only online blog dedicated to the area, complete with

heavy handed moderation and censorship), I started an online alternative on

Sept. 3, 2003 dedicated to the concept of a free speech forum on local politics,

society and issues that affect every resident.

I have stuck with the forum through three changes in residence, three city

administrations and a battle with cancer that almost killed me (while in the

hospital after surgery to remove most of my intestines, I ran the forum from my

hospital bed, with two tubes in one arm, being fed through a line in the other

arm because I couldn't swallow and a chemo tube inserted into a port in my

shoulder).

My wife lived in the hospital room with me the whole time and relentlessly

begged me to forget the forum and try to deal with the situation I was in. I

tried to tell her that as long as there was a need for the work I was doing, I

was going to do it as long as I could. I am convinced that the drive I felt

then, and still do, played a huge part in my will to survive. I even put the

forum in my will so that it would survive financially if anything happened to me

and secured the future services of a paid administrator if needed.

I know that if ever the work I do is never necessary any longer, I would take

some deep breaths and let the sun set on it all without having to be told by

others it was time.

I have used the resources of Groklaw for years. The news picks, the comments,

the information on the site from PJ and others has given me more help than any

ten law libraries could have.

From serious issues such as the MPAA/RIAA/P2P information I shared with students

in local colleges and universities, to information on legal cases and precedents

I shared with people who were facing nightmares in court that they had no hope

of understanding, to the simple transition I made because of GL from being a

Windoze sheeple to a dedicated Linux user, it all happened because of my work

and GL.

Personally, I don't think the SCO tale is done. The sequel will be the CPTN

patent raid. These things never end well and CPTN is only the beginning of this

phase of anti-Linux.

Also personally, I think GL would have a lot to offer on the patent wars front,

but something like it might could take that over if the GL community decided it

was worth the effort.

PJ, I salute you for the dedication and (undoubtedly) thousands of hours you've

put into the site and the work. Through attacks, threats, rewards and losses,

you carried on. My thanks might be small in the scheme of things, but they are

sincere and heart felt.

So take some deep breaths, grab your favorite beverage, take your shoes off and

relax in your favorite chair. Tomorrow, take a walk outside, take a cruise, go

see family, do the things you've wanted to do but have put off for too long.

We'll be seeing you in passing. My hat's off to the lady in the red dress. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 12:00 AM EDT

Few people could have done what you did, and your impact on events has been substantial (and positive!). Best wishes for your next project. - Roland [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 12:20 AM EDT

As yet another long time lurker, I have to add my thanks and congratulations for

the job you and your contributors have done. Technology is always a two edged

sword and we've yet to see whether in the long term computer technology will

favour freedom or servitude. But in the time Groklaw was in its prime it

definitely was a force for personal and intellectual freedom.



May you find peace and satisfaction in all your remaining endeavours. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 12:37 AM EDT

In this situation "Thank you" sounds not enough. PJ, you should

understand that you didn't only beat SCO, but you also made geeks and even

non-geeks interested in copyright, trademark, etc. laws. We finally understood

that it is not enough to have good software, free music or video, or text - you

should know your rights. That freedom can be nuanced.



Hug and let the fortune be with you whatever you will do next :) [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 12:37 AM EDT

Thank you PJ. I understand and respect your reasons for your decision and wish

you well with the 'post-SCO' phase of your life. As someone with little

knowledge of law and legal protocols I found your commentary and tenacious

digging to be an extremely valuable service to the community.



Thank you! [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: wvhillbilly on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 12:38 AM EDT

Sorry to see Groklaw coming to a standstill, but I understand your feelings and

your desire for a break. PJ, you've done a tremendous job on this whole thing,

and we all appreciate it. No doubt there will be a place for Groklaw in history,

and I hope it will remain on the Web even though you will no longer be writing

on it. I have no doubt that you and Groklaw have done a great service for Linux,

and the outcome would not have been the same without it and you exposing all the

lies and dirty tricks SCO was using.



Enjoy your rest.



---

"It is written." always trumps, "Um, ah, well, I thought..." [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: songmaster on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 12:42 AM EDT

Authored by: vb on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 12:44 AM EDT

PJ,



I'll join the chorus singing praises...



I starting reading Groklaw in early May 2003, when I started a new job. I took

me about two years to finally sign up for an account.



I feel like I've learned a massive amount about the legal system. The good and

the bad. Unfortunately, there's been a lot of bad. Motion practice was my

favorite part of the SCO saga. That stuff was fun to read.



Thanks to you, I once correctly used the term "mooted" in an important

conversation and shocked someone who didn't think that was a proper word. I

knew better from reading Groklaw. It was good to be right that day.



I'll miss your fine legal analysis. I appreciate how much work it must have

been to read, explain, and comment on complex legal documents.



If the world rewarded brains and hard work, you would be one of the worlds

richest woman.



vb



[ Reply to This | # ]



Riches and rewards - Authored by: stegu on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 07:33 AM EDT

Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 12:45 AM EDT

Well, not that way, exactly...I mean it's awesome that you (and the community)

has reached a point where Groklaw's coverage really isn't necessary. The other

way this might have gone is if Groklaw's coverage became futile, and thankfully,

we never turned down that road.



I hope the book is ready for christmas, because this is an amazing case of how

to deliberately flush a company down the toilet, and should be required reading

for every MBA major.



Oh, don't play coy. We all know that Groklaw's going to be central to whatever

book gets published, and there will be a book published.



And Rob Enderle, Maureen O'Gara, and Dan Lyons all got outed as worthless

mouthpieces, a public service for which I will be ever grateful.



bkd



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Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 12:59 AM EDT

Thanks For everything. Good luck on your new trail.



Codehalo [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 01:14 AM EDT

From grateful penguins everywhere [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 01:20 AM EDT

Briefly:



You. Rock.



Thank you!



Live long and prosper. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 01:34 AM EDT

Thank you for everything, PJ. I can't tell you how much I will miss this.



For lawyers like me dedicated for life to open source and open standards,

Groklaw is the best site on the 'Net. And you are one of the most honorable

people I have ever run across.



Godspeed, and good luck with whatever you do next.



John Cody

Albany, New York [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: tizan on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 01:35 AM EDT

I have been one that is where i am due to linux (i am a fan of the GPL) and i

have been following this site since the whole SCO stuff started. I was baffled

how legally one can try to smear linux with lies and arranged truth.

But yes this site driven by the energy PJ and her collaborators and

commenters...always kept me assured and comforted me that in the end..Linux and

GPL will not be killed by legalese and court technicality.



There has not been a clear cut decision as i/we would have liked it but SCO is

no more and Linux and open source and specifically GPL style opens source

software lives and thrives.



Yes there are any battles ahead...what is it you buy when you buy a movie or a

book or a computer....the problem Stallman faced with his printer long ago

lives in many things we buy.



PJ and all others who contributed and maintain this site

Great Thank you from this reegular reader.



all the best for the future



Cheers





---

tizan: What's the point of knowledge if you don't pass it on. Its like storing

all your data on a 1-bit write only memory ! [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: rsteinmetz70112 on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 01:39 AM EDT

.. until we meet again.



It's been a long strange trip.



My offer of dinner in New Orleans still stands when you get here. I'll hold you

to your long ago acceptance. You have my email address.



I must to admit I'm somewhat shocked and disappointed that Groklaw will not

continue in it's present form. Change is inevitable but I hoped that that change

would somehow result in the continuation of the essential Groklaw. Perhaps that

can happen in other venues.



By The Way May 16th is my brothers birthday.



---

Rsteinmetz - IANAL therefore my opinions are illegal.



"I could be wrong now, but I don't think so."

Randy Newman - The Title Theme from Monk

[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: solbu on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 01:54 AM EDT

I have been lurking here almost from the beginning. A norwegian IT news site (ITavisen) was linking to your blog when the SCO saga started, and I have been here ever since.



Up until one or two years ago, it was the first thing I read when waking up in the morgning. I have a daily routine of visiting sites in a particular order, it just became a habit. And Groklaw is the first site in that routine.

Many of the SCO court rulings you've posted was painflully long, and sometines hard to read due to the volume of text. But I've read every word of most of them. And I've enjoyed readding them. If someone just 10 years ago told me that Id soon be reading court roulings and fillings, AND enjoy reading them, I would have thought they where silly and asked them if they where feeling alright. ;-)=



I still read here almost every day, it's just no longer the first thing I do, as I've read today that many others also writes.



Because of the way you explained the various legal aspects of it all and posting of the rulings and fillings, I've grown an interest of understanding the law and what parts one should focus on when reading rulings and fillings.

Also you've thought me how to read the law and understanding the system and why judges do what they do.



It has been fun and I hope to see you online again sometime in the future.

Thank you so much for the work you have done.



I will end by quoting something I just stumbled across, prior to writing this post, but after reading this article. I have a calendar that I bought sometime in the mid 1990's. It's a calendar with no year, and thus eternal, and it has a quote for each day. The calendar is norwegian, and it's name is "Between good friends" (translated). I don't remember to turn it over every day, so just now I turned it over and came to april 8, and saw a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Somehow it made me think of you. It reads: My friends have come to me unsought. The great God gave them to me. :-)=



If you are ever in Norway, send me an email and I'll by you a coffee or something. :-)=





When the time comes that we are all going to Heaven with God, I hope we will all get together and have som fun. :-)= ---

Solbu

My posts/articles are licensed under a Creative Commons License.

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/

PGP/GnuPG key: 0xFA687324 [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 02:05 AM EDT

I've been keeping up with Groklaw for years, but have never posted before.



So my first post is simply to say thank you for everything you've done.



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Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 02:20 AM EDT

Thanks PJ, for all your efforts.



But I don't think the landscape has changed so much that

Groklaw still isn't needed (or at least useful).



Google may not need us, but I think we are fooling ourselves

if we think IBM needed us in 2003. Linux was already really

big business then. Groklaw has been great in the geek

"court of public opinion", but the SCO lawsuits were doomed

to failure from the start. The press just didn't know it

then.



Anyway, you need and richly deserve a break from all this.

Life will go on without Groklaw.



DSB [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 02:21 AM EDT

You done good, PJ.



Thanks to you, I think there are a lot more people in the community that now

realise how important it is to understand the legal framework that exists around

software in general and open source in particular.



Best wishes in whatever you decide to do next. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 02:22 AM EDT

PJ - you are truly a freedom fighter, and a great leader in the linux community.

You deserve all the vacation you can get.



But (there's always a but), honestly, this is the best linux news site on the

web (due to the excellent "news picks" sidebar, and the original

articles). Also, the commentors, volunteers, and contributors have added a

tremendous amount of useful and entertaining content over the years.



For these and many more reasons, I think that Groklaw should be considered a

"priceless gem" of a community effort for linux, and for the promotion

of open source and open standards. For that reason, I think it would be more

appropriate to continue the site and its work under the guidance of a community

foundation. PJ could step aside, and could send in guest contributions if she

liked.



Truly, Groklaw is a better source of news, and a more important tool for

software freedom than any other site - including Linux Today, slashdot,

LXer.com, Linux.com, etc.



I would personally prefer to see Groklaw focus on safeguarding the kernel

development process, the FSF, the GNU tools, and other worthwhile, truly free

projects, rather than backing the attempts of a large, hyper-competitive

corporation like Google to make money from Android. In fact, I would prefer to

see backing of Meego rather than Android. However, that is just my preference,

and the foundation would need to figure out which direction is the best to go,

and which fights are most important.



Also, from my perspective as a fraud examiner, corporate whistleblowers should

be encouraged to come forward and disclose fraud against the government by some

of the large, proprietary software corporations. The recent case involving a $46

million dollar payment by Oracle to settle qui tam allegations by whistleblowers

Norman Rille and Neal Roberts that Sun Microsystems had paid kickbacks to get

government contracts prior to being purchased by Oracle should be dissected in

greater detail.



In the end, PJ's contributions are far too important to be set aside, and they

should be continued by a community of volunteer writers and editors. A community

foundation should be set up to continue the work. If the name

"groklaw.net" cannot be used, a suitable replacement should be arrived

at quickly - LibreGrok anyone??



Andy Prough, CFE

Certified Fraud Examiner

Kyle, TX [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Scriptwriter on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 02:31 AM EDT

Thank you for fighting the good fight, and whatever you

decide to do going forward, I hope you enjoy it and it's not

nearly exciting as Groklaw.



(Some of you may remember me from the earliest days of

Groklaw; if you do, I'm flattered. If not, no big deal. I

had to drop out just after SCO started getting flattened for

a variety of reasons, but I followed Groklaw as best I could

in the intervening time, and every time Linux scored a

victory over SCO's efforts to chain it to a desk and put it

to work as their slave, I smiled.)



---

Eat a live toad first thing every morning and nothing worse will happen to

either of you all day.



irc.fdfnet.net #groklaw -- RIP Moogy 1951-2004 [ Reply to This | # ]



Congratulations PJ - Authored by: T O'B on Monday, April 11 2011 @ 02:39 AM EDT

Authored by: Ian Al on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 02:41 AM EDT

Frankly, my dear, you don't need the dame. With enough courage, you can do without a reputation.



I can't think about that right now. If I do, I'll go crazy. I'll think about that tomorrow. Groklaw has forced folk from far and wide to question the status quo. I have noticed a dramatic change in reporting about IT issues. Folk recognise that the fastest growing and most powerful companies are based on open and free.



I cannot imagine a life without PJ and Groklaw, but PJ is right. It is time for all of us to move on.



We take with us a legacy which is worth eight years of our lives.



Thank you, PJ. It's been good to know you. ---

Regards

Ian Al

Now, this is not the end. It is not even the beginning to the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning. - Winston Churchill [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 03:07 AM EDT

I had been considering the non-SCO articles as what I could expect to see from

Groklaw in the future and considered I would visit on occasion as I do at

Slashdot.



But no, Groklaw will close it's doors, the stock boards will follow as there is

no SCO stock, and we are back to where we began with Slashdot comments.



Just another sandboxed user saying so long and thanks for all the fish.



Good luck, P.J. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 03:07 AM EDT

Thanks for the good work over the years, and good luck with future endeavours. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: troll on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 03:25 AM EDT

Dear PJ.



It was real pleasure to hang out with you and all other wonderful people here.



Yours truly ... [ Reply to This | # ]



Groklaw Articles Ending on May 16th - Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 03:47 AM EDT

Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 03:46 AM EDT

Dear PJ,



thank you for the service that you have provided, in the form of documents,

facts, transcripts and analyses sprinkled with you witty humor. I've enjoyed

reading groklaw, but I can see how exhausting it is to keep up that level of

activity.



Personally, I don't care whether PJ is a woman, men, or a pseudonym for the

whole legal department at IBM (or wherever) :-), but I have deep respect for

what you have done. Judging from some of the attacks that you had to endure over

the years, I find it understandable that you chose to remain anonymous.



Good luck in any future endeavors of yours.



spaetz [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: leopardi on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 03:56 AM EDT

Hi PJ. Firstly, thanks for all the hard work you have put in over the last 8 years. I feel like I have been through some sort of quasi-para-legal training over all this time, as do, I am sure, many others. Which bring me to my main point. Many open source projects have one strong lead person, and cannot survive without that person. Quite a few (usually the larger ones) do not. You are obviously that lead person for Groklaw. I was thinking, thought, would it be possible for us as a community to carry on the active side of Groklaw in some from while you took on more of a ceremonial role? Or would we need to fork Groklaw (hopefully not like the XFree86/X.Org fork !)? What would be involved in carrying on? What would be involved in forking? [ Reply to This | # ]



Forklaw! - Authored by: leopardi on Tuesday, April 12 2011 @ 08:07 AM EDT

Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 04:02 AM EDT

Thanks Pamela and everyone else at Groklaw. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 04:04 AM EDT

History will look back and find that you've made an incredible impact. You

should be proud. The rest of us should be aware of the impact you've had.



I have appreciated the education. And I've learned to enjoy the attitude.



You have done remarkably well.



I am humbled. [ Reply to This | # ]



Groklaw Articles Ending on May 16th - Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 04:05 AM EDT

Authored by: IMANAL_TOO on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 04:08 AM EDT

"I'd go back to my normal pre-Groklaw life"



All my very best wishes, and thank you for a wonderful performance!







---

______

IMANAL





. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Eahlmunde on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 04:11 AM EDT

Like everyone else here, I have to thank you for the wonderful adventure you

have guided us through. Over the years of lurking here, I've gained an

appreciation of the workings of the courts and learned to somewhat understand

the strange language of legalese. For that I am extremely grateful, I think

{:>)



SCO (and the folks at BSF and MS for that matter) would do well to heed this

little gem from Lewis Carroll:



"if it was so, it might be, and if it were so, it would be; but as it

isn't, it ain't."



Thanks for everything, PJ.





---

YMMV,



Jon [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 04:16 AM EDT

As I read of your decision and then read the article there were many things I

wanted to respond with but none of them really respected your right to do as you

have so instead I think I'll just say a big thank you for all the work and

personal sacrifice you have given to us all through Groklaw.



It really is appreciated. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 04:20 AM EDT

Well played and done good. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 04:33 AM EDT

PJ,



I, for one, hope that as time goes along - you find yourself going through

withdraws.



I, for one, hope you wake up in the middle of the night and have an

uncontrollable urge to write again.



I also understand that this feeling is selfish on my part.



Most of all....



I, for one, hope you find that balance you are seeking in your life.



I never registered (job would not allow me to) but I have visited you every

single day since 2003 ... And I will continue to do so hoping that the balance

you find includes an occasion posting here ... if only so that you can let us

know you have found that balance ....

[ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 04:41 AM EDT

Hello,



Just came here to thank PJ for her tremendous job. Thank you

very much for your service. I hope you are successful in

whatever you decide to do now. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 04:51 AM EDT

...on creating Groklaw in the first place. I think you really have changed the

legal landscape, by showing what crowdsourced information gathering can do.



Good luck with your new, post-Groklaw life! [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 05:11 AM EDT

Just wanted to take this last opportunity to say: Thank you.

Your work was and is really appreciated. [ Reply to This | # ]



Groklaw Articles Ending on May 16th - Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 05:25 AM EDT

Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 05:20 AM EDT

So where is the justice?



The main thing I have learnt over the years is that the US legal system would

appear to be an ass. I was under the impression that the legal system was

supposed to be in the service of its people. Groklaw however has proven to me

that this is not the case.



I offer my heart felt grattitude to all those who contributed to Groklaw, both

good and bad. Without you all I would be less than I am. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 05:23 AM EDT

What do you want to do with your life? Do you want to hide

in an office, or do you want to change the world?



[Paraphrasing Steve Jobs here :-)]



I agree with you that you've made a significant contribution

that has changed the world and I thank you for all of your

hard work and dedication. I've enjoyed Groklaw since the

beginning and will miss it. I think you're also correct

that the wars against Linux has reached a watershed where

many more people are informed and educated about Linux and

open source.



But I think you've overlooked something about yourself that

is evident to most of us here. You have some wonderful

skills and leadership abilities, especially with the success

of Groklaw, it would be a waste if you just faded into

obscurity. I think there is a role for you in the open

source movement. I don't know what it is, but I'm sure it

would be very useful. Take some time off to rest, reflect,

and re-energize. I would love to see you take on another

project like this. All the best. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 05:34 AM EDT

Your reasoned textual analysis and context setting provided a viewpoint that was

and remains essential. Its value to everyone else as well as <list of large

corporations here> is incalculable but large.



For want to of a better way of putting it the brand is too valuable to let

wither.



If there were any way of you transferring the mantle to a trusted groups of

lieutenants...







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Authored by: corwyn on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 05:54 AM EDT

As many have said already, I will miss Groklaw. I've followed it faithfully, but

rarely posted to it.



I've respected the whole community, their opinions and thoughts, but most of

all, PJ, you led the way, you helped us to be better, and taught us a bit of the

law. You answered our questions, you supported us, and we supported you.



PJ, you'll be missed, but I do agree, it's time to move on with life, you can't

live in a glass jar forever. :)



To the whole community, I congratulate you all for your fine work and

perseverance.



Corwyn [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: indyandy on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 05:55 AM EDT

Thank you, PJ. This blog has taught me so much and been essential reading for

many years. Like many (most?) of your readership I have been a long-time lurker

with very few contributions, but the way I think about technology and the law

has changed radically since I started following Groklaw and I can only thank you

for opening my eyes to what is going on out there.



I'm sure other bloggers (and their advertisers) would kill to have a blog with

such great content and such a readership. You should be very proud of what you

have created.



Although I feel it's slightly premature to say goodbye more than a month before

you shut down I will in case we don't get the opportunity on your last entry.



So thank you, PJ, for everything; Good luck in your next projects - if one of

them is a book then count me in as a buyer.



All the best



IndyAndy



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Authored by: danielpf on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 06:05 AM EDT

Thank you very much PJ for all your generous efforts.



I have learned a lot here about this side of the society hidden to common

citizen: law, justice, big corporation practices, finance, etc. In summary I

learned that the judicial, economic and financial systems in the US and many

other countries are badly corrupted, while normal citizen like you form the real

force making these countries going forward.



Thank you again PJ, I am very grateful for all these years of tireless efforts.

I wish you all the best for your next projects.

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Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 06:08 AM EDT

I just can say thank you. Thank you very very much for everything. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 06:08 AM EDT

Thanks for doing this!



During the battle I really appreciated this information source. I do hope

someone else stands up and continues informing all of us free software advocates

about the intricate nature of law and its consequences on our status quo. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Peter Baker on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 06:15 AM EDT

.. but you have.



I very much doubt you will rest. As far as I can see, it's in your nature to

pick up a new cause if a suitable one presents itself, and whatever cause

that will be, it will be the richer for it.



I wish you all the best.



You have my address - feel free to contact me whenever there is

something I can help you with.



Regards, Peter [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: luvr on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 06:36 AM EDT

“I have some other things I want to get back to and a project I've wanted to get to for a long time” I know the feeling... I wish I could get back to the “other things,” too, but as I grow older, I'm running out of energy to combine these with my professional activities. It also feels like I'm getting slower and slower at getting things done—or does time really keep flying faster and faster? Anyway, even though I will miss Groklaw and the insight that you provided through it, I wish you all the best, and I hope you can get around to both the “other things” you want to get back to and to the “project” that you want to get to—whatever they may be. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 06:39 AM EDT

Thanks for the past many years. Very much appreciated.



All0saur [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 06:55 AM EDT

Dear PJ

thanks thanks thanks!



I have the feeling that you will not rest too much, because other issues will

come to our attention ... and I am not sure you will be able to resist the call

... :-)



All the best

A [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 07:00 AM EDT

Thank you PJ for your time, effort, excellent commentary and leadership in the

battle with SCO (and its backers).



Best of luck in your future endeavors.



oz_ollie [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 07:01 AM EDT

Sorry girl.



Ain't going to happen.



Sure, you may be mostly anonymous, but you're NOT nobody. And you never will

be. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Alan(UK) on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 07:30 AM EDT

I am not much good with words. My most heartfelt comments are usually wrapped up

in my rather silly humour. Everything that I could say has already been said by

those more eloquent. So I will just say:



Thank you.



(I have heard that Darl McBride has been going around with a piece of paper that

proves that he owns the copyrights to Groklaw.)



---

Microsoft is nailing up its own coffin from the inside. [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 07:31 AM EDT

Hello Pamela,



thank your for your time, intellect and knowledge. It was always a joy to read

your articles. And your speech made me blow away.



Have your life again. Enjoy it.



But ... it isn't over. I'm quit sure, you will start again in the same way or

another. Hang loose. Have fun! [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 07:41 AM EDT

Thank you thank you thank you.

For all your time and effort.

For your perserverence.

and for changing the world!





:-) [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: emmenjay on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 07:50 AM EDT

I'm disappointed, but not surprised. Nobody could keep this up forever.



Good luck in your future endeavours and I hope we cross paths some time in the

future.



God Bless



Michael J

(emmenjay) [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: old joe on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 07:52 AM EDT

PJ, It makes me feel flattered and proud to have you call me a friend. I have

followed this site for years, contributing a little here and there but not much

as I was here to learn.



Whatever you choose to do in future I will follow it with interest. Please know

that, if ever you do need anything, you have a fund of goodwill among people you

have never met which you can draw upon if you need to.



Now for the movie - this story has been ten times more interesting that anything

in "The Social Network". [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: rebentisch on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 08:05 AM EDT

Why didn't you create an association for the project? [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 08:07 AM EDT

Hi PJ,



The day you contacted me for an interview back in the fall of 2005, I felt very

proud of getting the attention of somebody I respected and admired. And the

publication of our dialog (Jan 22, 2006) still represents for me an important

public testimony of my personal engagement for the ideal we share.



Thanks to have offered me this, thanks for your dedication all these years, you

will remain a cornerstone figure of our philosophy.



Good luck for your new projects, I wish they will be as brilliantly successful

as Groklaw is.



Respectfully,

JML [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: venn on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 08:10 AM EDT

Thank you so much for the work done. It changed the world ... [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: Anonymous on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 08:26 AM EDT

You should really run this site maybe a year longer, so that we can do a collection at the end of it and buy SCO for you as a leaving present. It's still a bit too much at the moment:



SCO share price since 2002 [ Reply to This | # ]



Authored by: philipstorry on Sunday, April 10 2011 @ 08:46 AM EDT

Like everyone else, I'm sorry to see the announcement and thankful 