Linux is also different because it is based on the founding principles and software of the Free Software Foundation, whose name describes its mission. Linux is derived from an operating system developed by FSF called GNU. The proper name for Linux is GNU/Linux. GNU is a variation on the Unix operating system and the acronym GNU stands--disconcertingly--for " GNU's not Unix." Are you still with me?
The FSF crew preaches that all software should be "Open Source,"...
Programming is an art. A great program is a work of art. Arguably something like GNOME or Enlightenment should qualify for arts funding.
If society sees fit to fund artists (through the NEA) so that they can pursue their creativity for a living, why can't hackers do the same? Open Source makes a significant contribution to the betterment of society.
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software of the Free Software Foundation, whose name describes
its mission. Linux is derived from an operating system developed
by FSF called GNU. The proper name for Linux is GNU/Linux.
GNU is a variation on the Unix operating system and the acronym
GNU stands--disconcertingly--for " GNU's not Unix." Are you
still with me?
The FSF crew preaches that all software should be "Open
Source,"...
I mean, c'mon!
Ed's been smoking crack again.
Yes, generalizations. They do a spirit good. :-P
Programming is an art. A great program is a work of art. Arguably something like GNOME or Enlightenment should qualify for arts funding.
If society sees fit to fund artists (through the NEA) so that they can pursue their creativity for a living, why can't hackers do the same? Open Source makes a significant contribution to the betterment of society.