Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sat 27th Aug 2005 19:41 UTC
Richard Stallman, chair of the Free Software Foundation, said on Thursday that the Linux trademark fracas in Australia has distracted attention away from the real issue - that of freedom to distribute and change software.
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RE[2]: When it comes to redistributing ?
by rm6990 on Sun 28th Aug 2005 03:16
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Lumbergh, I used to find your comments kind of funny, now they are just getting annoying. Please get a life.
RE[3]: When it comes to redistributing ?
by Lumbergh on Sun 28th Aug 2005 08:13
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Why don't free software pundits have the same attitude about books and music? For example, if you buy a book (esp a technical one), shouldn't you be able to add to/rewrite it and then distribute your changes? I mean, where's the freedom?
The hypocrisy is so blatant, but the kool-aid drinkers have a hard time being logical.