On Sat, 2005-07-16 at 20:04 -0600, Stephen Shaw wrote: > I'm writing a paper for my ethics and values class at UVSC and my topic > is Linux. The approach that I'm taking is Open Source: Restoring > Freedom. The idea is that Microsoft has stolen our freedom to choose > and that with all the things that surround Linux and the Open Source > community we regain that freedom of choose. ie apps, OS, etc. I was > wondering what others thought about this.
A good counter example of how the values and philosophy that make Linux so wonderful can be preempted and twisted, do a google search for "sveasoft gpl violation." This guy has really done what Microsoft would love to but never found a way to do: perverted the GPL in a way that is barely legal for his own sole gain. Michael > > -Stephen > > PS I've got most of it done. Not looking for someone to do my research > paper :) Just curious > > .===================================. > | This has been a P.L.U.G. mailing. | > | Don't Fear the Penguin. | > | IRC: #utah at irc.freenode.net | > `===================================' -- Michael Torrie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> .===================================. | This has been a P.L.U.G. mailing. | | Don't Fear the Penguin. | | IRC: #utah at irc.freenode.net | `==================================='
