Yes, open source and "free" software is different.
However, "free" softwares are products of the open source philosophy.
When i refer to the term "free"; its not so much free in sense of monetary terms.
Open source/linux adoption is not monetarily free. Deployment, training, policy creation and red tape(this is governments) will incur cost, large cost.
Rather, I'm speaking of the "free"dom to tinker, change and create.
Democratizing knowledge so that anyone/everyone can benefit.
I expect this trend wil continue to emerge. "Poorer" countries will be the main adopter of Open Source. It will be cheaper; and it will encourage creativity and growth of IT.
product options and the somewhat contradictory message in Dell's policy, this may not seem to be a significant step.
Dell however has the image of providing good support(at least in my neck of the woods)
Seeing that Dell can ofer and support for Linux;I'm presuming they will, this can show to the general public that (Dell considers) Linux is/as a viable option.
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our beloved hackers will do, is stopping(cracking) the OS, from ever contacting MS.
With a nice, big warning from them.
In a way, I do feel sorry for MS, as powerful they are, the "guerillas" aren't chump/chumpettes either.
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I have a question though, why is this under YRO?
This is voluntary right?
Why would the "pirates" then volunteer for it?
Won't they get 100% "genuine" participation?
As for the "in the dark" "pirates", I'd wager the number is quite small, errm why bother?
Not against your comment, or saying your anti-p2p.
Just like you, trying to straighten out my point. ")
Anyways, maybe I'm wrong, but the general derison on p2p?
"domain of thiefs and perverts, to trade pirated mp3s and porn"
also, the general view that p2p contribute to adware/trojans. p2p affects(effects?)it, but I'd raher pin the blame on the user.
I could have googled it.That however was not my intention.
Much less to invoke Gandhi.
What I'm saying though, p2p is first derided, now its being actively fought.
and one day people will see the truth.
That it is another method of distribution, a much more advanced one.
they laugh at it.
second, they fight it
Third, they accept it as truth.
The journey that is p2p is just starting.
It WILL gain proper mainstream recognition, someday.
I shudder to think of it myself.
But I have to question your inclusion of porn and hackers.
porn and hackers are not bad per se, and without porn and hackers the net(WWW) wouldnt probaly exist.
Not really.
:)
On days like these, I cant help to love capitalism.
Given enough 'return on investments'; that is a smooth talking entreprenuer, it will be funded.
a viable project would be golf lessons. I'm sure it wil be popular with the suit types. Cost have never really been an issue.
The nurse thing works well too. Of course, "that kind" of nurse.
without Internet, will computer adaptation be as widespread as it is?
But personally, i'd be killing some worms or killing some kittens, if you get my drift.
I would have modded you troll, if I had mod points.
I can't wait for it to get mid-life crises.
"no more, no more, shall I be driven by porn.God, mel gibson maybe right after all"
through..
One : Good PR
Two : "Branding"
Three : User Satisfaction
Which one GOOG use?
Linus... well, there's a minor reference in the Second Letter to Timothy (4:21), but it's really unimpressive.
news to me, if I could access the damn accounts.
had to tell people to revert to my old e-mail, since invariably I cannot open it.
Crossing my fingers, these issues will be solved in beta.
paying MS customers with a straight face. :)
n/t
poeple will talk about "The cult of the mac" vs "the drones of MS" vs "zealots of Linux".
:)
Sort of like Moonism vs Mormons vs Scientology.
But steve got the best dibs on a prophet name and story..err "myth".
Think about it, JOB.
Founded the religion, got "crucified" by "betrayors"; only to later "resurrect" in the religion dying throes.And "protelyzing" it to new hights
Oh yeah, BSD is heathen*run away*
playing catch up game to MS and OSX.
Oh wait..
its insightful.
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India has the neccesary "intellectual" labour and which it doesn't, the US can easily transfer the skills; and technology
The cost definitely can be lower.With good discussions, I'm sure the Indian government can be easily persuaded to chip in.
Make that with any discussions,which country does not want the glamour of "space pioneers".
Thats YOUR definition of democracy.Not mine.
My definition is where everyone can participate. A VOTE is a CHOICE, and I do believe open source provides just that, CHOICE.
As for the rest of your comments, what in the world are you talking about.
I advocate the value of open source, where did I say or imply I support IP being stolen.
Oh wait, I just wasted 3 minutes replying a troll.
in a corrupted country, more money=more corruption, not less.
and the reaon for this, is that they are no corpoarate juggernaut, yet.
Looking at the country "official" telecom provider, the services sucks, costly and progress&competition is hindered by "policies".
Yes, open source and "free" software is different.
However, "free" softwares are products of the open source philosophy.
When i refer to the term "free"; its not so much free in sense of monetary terms.
Open source/linux adoption is not monetarily free. Deployment, training, policy creation and red tape(this is governments) will incur cost, large cost.
Rather, I'm speaking of the "free"dom to tinker, change and create.
not to flame but your post is incoherent.
is this.
Democratizing knowledge so that anyone/everyone can benefit.
I expect this trend wil continue to emerge.
"Poorer" countries will be the main adopter of Open Source. It will be cheaper; and it will encourage creativity and growth of IT.
product options and the somewhat contradictory message in Dell's policy, this may not seem to be a significant step.
Dell however has the image of providing good support(at least in my neck of the woods)
Seeing that Dell can ofer and support for Linux;I'm presuming they will, this can show to the general public that (Dell considers) Linux is/as a viable option.