simply not understanding what the advantage of free software is
The benefits of free software are simple: It's low to no cost, and you can do what you want with it.
The benefits of the FSF agenda, on the other hand, are not so clear. Wasting time on trival things like renaming Linux ensures that they remain that way.
I have not ever given money to the FSF, and I suspect that I never will.
The problem is lack of freedom. The solution is not more restrictions. I will call it whatever the hell I want to.
Re:Why are they so desperate ?
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gupg
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Quote from previous message: >> I don't understand why people keep attributing motives and emotions to an organization like the FSF.
Because the decisions of this "organization" are made by individuals who are obviously petty and fell that they need a pat on their back for everything that is feel open source.
Linux comes from the kernel that Linus wrote - which did not have any GNU software in it !!
This demonstrates that GNU tools and components aren't necesary for linux, at all. Because you can say it, everyone can say it.
Sure the tools may be widely used for linux systems, but not required.
RMS, and the rest of the FSF can take this particular gripe, and cram it. I am sick of listening to the same old whiney drivle. I will never say the two together.
Atomic bomb mentioned?
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nolife
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Supporting open source and open computing are one thing, politically charged opinions are the result of a much different agenda.
Check out this quote from the FAQ:
He goes even further, and rebukes anyone who suggests that engineers and scientists should consider social consequences of our technical work--rejecting the lessons society learned from the development of the atom bomb.
Wow. I have never really been interested or followed in the goals of the FSF. First impressions are lasting impressions. After reading this FAQ (freqently asked? I doubt it). I have definately formed an opinion of the FSF. These guys are nuts!
-- Bad boys rape our young girls but Violet gives willingly.
Re:Non-GNU Linux
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TheAwfulTruth
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Intel's maybe? GNUs iron grip on Linux is fading. Personally, I say the faster the better. Maybe he finally realized it and this is a last ditch panic before he loses all control. A death rattle if you will.
-- Contrary to popular belief, coding is not all free blow-jobs and beer. Those things cost MONEY!
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We are right! Really we are! There is no reason why you shouldn't agree with us! Please!!! Pretty please?
Lasers Controlled Games!
I refuse. Stallman is an idiot. You can quote me on that all you like.
Everybody dies.
simply not understanding what the advantage of free software is
The benefits of free software are simple: It's low to no cost, and you can do what you want with it.
The benefits of the FSF agenda, on the other hand, are not so clear. Wasting time on trival things like renaming Linux ensures that they remain that way.
I have not ever given money to the FSF, and I suspect that I never will.
The problem is lack of freedom. The solution is not more restrictions. I will call it whatever the hell I want to.
Quote from previous message:
>> I don't understand why people keep attributing motives and emotions to an organization like the FSF.
Because the decisions of this "organization" are made by individuals who are obviously petty and fell that they need a pat on their back for everything that is feel open source.
Linux comes from the kernel that Linus wrote - which did not have any GNU software in it !!
Any idiot can write a kernel; the hard part is adding the games.
This demonstrates that GNU tools and components aren't necesary for linux, at all. Because you can say it, everyone can say it.
Sure the tools may be widely used for linux systems, but not required.
RMS, and the rest of the FSF can take this particular gripe, and cram it. I am sick of listening to the same old whiney drivle. I will never say the two together.
Supporting open source and open computing are one thing, politically charged opinions are the result of a much different agenda.
Check out this quote from the FAQ:
He goes even further, and rebukes anyone who suggests that engineers and scientists should consider social consequences of our technical work--rejecting the lessons society learned from the development of the atom bomb.
Wow. I have never really been interested or followed in the goals of the FSF. First impressions are lasting impressions. After reading this FAQ (freqently asked? I doubt it). I have definately formed an opinion of the FSF. These guys are nuts!
Bad boys rape our young girls but Violet gives willingly.
Intel's maybe? GNUs iron grip on Linux is fading. Personally, I say the faster the better. Maybe he finally realized it and this is a last ditch panic before he loses all control. A death rattle if you will.
Contrary to popular belief, coding is not all free blow-jobs and beer. Those things cost MONEY!