On Thu, 23 May 2002 02:09, darklord wrote: > On Wednesday 22 May 2002 12:18 am, you wrote: > > Now in this article he's warning us about non-free software in other > > areas. My personal opinion is that although he seems rather extreme at > > times, it's merely because he's ahead of his time. These are problems > > that will come to pass either sooner or later if allowed to continue; > > it's just a matter of time. > > I was fortunate enough to hear RMS speak during the last Linux Lunacy > cruise, and he is a very solid speaker, very convincing... > > I for one never knew until then that Linux was built using the GNU tools... > > I don't understand why Linus can't just say, (and thus credit) "I used GNU > to make the kernel, wouldn't have been able to do it without these tools" > > AND I don't know why RMS can't say "and Linus (successfully!) took it > places that I never imagined" > > Seems this would help bury the hatchet/feud whatever. Of course, I realise > that this is probably over-simplification but...it would surely be a start. > We do need unity, thats for sure... > > Just my 2 cents worth, as always. ;-)
Hmmm... I think we need slightly smaller egos in those two, unity results in no competition and is ultimately counterproductive. My 2 cents NZD is worth 1 cent USD... LOL Michael
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