Comment by ajays

(Sorry for replying again) A better analogy would be: you think porting the Linux kernel to a PDP-11 would be a smashing idea (for the PDP-11 enthusiasts out there). So you painstakingly obtain permission from Linus, etc. and get the kernel ported to the PDP-11 architecture. You put the release on a CD, and use a hand-drawn rendition of RedHat's CD cover as your cover (without asking RedHat).

Then RedHat turns around and sues you for violating their copyright.