Linked by David Adams on Tue 5th Aug 2008 21:16 UTC, submitted by pas de calais
Terry Hancock offers a detailed dissection of the critical difference between power and freedom when it comes to understanding why Microsoft and GNU/Linux respectively are playing different games - and freedom is the only game in town for the free software.
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2007-07-13
Freedom cannot be forced on people. Freedom to choose GNU/Linux means also the freedom to choose Windows as well. We can argue that it's a bad deal, but we don’t have the right to force people to choose one over the other. Nor should we pass value judgements on them for their choice: we don't know the basis of their decisions, nor can we claim superior knowledge of their business.
Stallman, are you reading this ?
<sarcasm>Yes, we shouldn't pass judgements on people who choose to use unsafe electrical equipment, or who choose to drink too much, or who litter, or who ... <add stupid idea here>. </sarcasm>
What a crock of sh!t. Everyone should be liable to be criticised for every foolish decision! (politely and rationally, mind you). Allowing 'sacred cows' or political correctness stop intelligent criticsm stiffles both individual and human progress.
For the maladjusted freaks out there - neither is this an excuse for trolling.