Free Software movement shouldn't be confined to a small sliver called software. It is something that benefits everyone , as software is increasingly becoming relevant for everyone. If people consider code alone as contribution then Free Software would probably still be confined to developers. When people start using Free Software, they suggest improvements. More people using a software equals more testing, bug finding and fixing and more usability improvements. Anyone claiming otherwise should try and read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Stallman. He made a lot of contribution in terms of software. But it was when he voiced his ideas that more people started using it and realized the ethical side software has.
Community support has played an important factor in spreading GNU/Linux usage. They play the vital role of providing support to anyone who wants to use FS. Generally when people use software and are stuck/confused about some particular aspect of it, they turn to the people who manufactured it for support. In case of Free Software, the communities ( User groups ) provide support. It is vital that they exist and are active. Denying their role is like denying heliocentrism. @Jayson Sasikumar sir is a respected person in the community. If you haven't met him please do so. Respecting elders is something ingrained in our culture. It doesn't befit a person of your stature to make subtle mockery at people like him. Regards, Ashik S --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ "Freedom is the only law". "Freedom Unplugged" http://www.ilug-tvm.org You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ilug-tvm" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For details visit the website: www.ilug-tvm.org or the google group page: http://groups.google.com/group/ilug-tvm?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
