Re: [LUG] Free software and users

[Grant Sewell <dclug@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 10 Oct 2004 20:17:09 +0100
Neil Williams <linux@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> > I was under the 
> > impression that _this_ thread was about PowerDVD!
>
> Originally, but I changed the heading.
> :-)

Cheat!  I actually hadn't noticed that!  Sylpheed automagically sorts emails into 
thread order; I just noticed it was part of the DVD thread.

> > How the hell could 
> > PowerDVD cause GNU/Linux to be non-Free with a £150 fee per licence?
>
> The process is clear and the more programs that are involved, the more it 
> weakens the position of free software. You probably noticed that the tickets 
> to the LinuxWorld Expo were created in a Windows version of Adobe Acrobat 
> that was incompatible with all GNU/Linux readers - even MacOSX. This kind of 
> proprietary-only feature creep is insidious and dangerous. I complained in 
> the strongest terms and I won't let up until I am satisfied.

Yep, I noticed that!  More than slightly annoying.  "Please upgrade to Acrobat 
Version xxx"!

> > Yes, we do, but that doesn't mean that evangelism and closed-mindedness
>
> You know I'm not of a closed mind - but I will stand up against things that 
> threaten my projects or GNU/Linux or software freedom in general.

Yes, I know.  Having re-read my posting, it does sound like a personal attack.  It 
isn't.  It is more than apparent that some (a vocal minority) members of "The 
Community" have a very closed mind... re proprietary software!  It is unfortunate 
because, IMO, they are potentially causing a setback - people that are not already 
"in the know" may identify "The Community" as being full of _those_ type of people.

> At least he listened, otherwise we'd all be getting our first taste of the 
> GNU/Hurd.

Have you used it?  I still can't get the damn thing installed!  I've tried several 
times with the K5 release and I never get anywhere!

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