Linux car crashes out at Indy 500

An orror in every sentence

I know an entire ocean stands between us and at one time, that might have been an excuse for poor fact reporting but in the day of the Internet, it is not only inexcusable, it lends one to wonder at any less than honorable motives of the author. "The project was the brainchild of 48 year-old Roberto Moreno and was set up with the intention of raising $350,000 and building a Team Linux car." No. Roberto Moreno is the driver for Chastain Motorsports and was actually a last minute replacement for Stephan Gregoire, who incidently broke his back during a qualifying run prior to the race. Roberto had nothing to do with the fund raising efforts or The Tux500 project. That project was proudly led by myself and Bob Moore. Your quote uttered in gasoline alley is also incorrect. That quote, according to the sports page editor of the Indy Star is attributed to Tom Chastain, not Robert Moreno. Moreno had nothing but glowing things to say about the Linux Community at the Drivers Banquet the following Monday. As well, it is noted that someone conveniently lifted the copyright information from the bottom left of the photo used in the story. I will add now that photo is courtesty of Bob Moore, Indianapolis Indiana. And yes, the title to this comment is misleading. There is not an error in every sentence. But you have to admit, it is as deceiving as the one used in this original piece.

Posted by: Ken Starks 31 May 2007