Re: [Trisquel-users] Question about Free GNU/Linux distributions
I understand the difference now, someone sent a link with the explanation of the naming convention. On 2017-03-24 15:02, enduz...@riseup.net wrote: The op thinks that GNU/Linux = Libre. GNU slash Linux is only a naming convention, designed to put stress on the component parts of the system so that the GNU project is given equal credit.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Question about Free GNU/Linux distributions
Ok that explains a lot. Thanks! I could have worded that last question differently, I wouldn't expect games to be free since they are a product. But would it be possible to use my nvidia card with free drivers and still being able to run the 3d graphics when running a game? On 2017-03-24 14:24, tomlukeyw...@fastmail.co.uk wrote: "what's the advantage of using GNU/Linux distro over a distro like fedora/redhat?" Fedora and Redhat are GNU/Linux distro's many people in the free software community chose to call what most people call "Linux" "GNU/Linux" the reason for this is explained here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU/Linux_naming_controversy and here: https://www.gnu.org/gnu/why-gnu-linux.en.html The advantage of Trisquel over Fedora is it includes exclusively free software so you have full control over your operating system and can know everything that your OS is doing. Some of the advantages of free software are explained here: https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/shouldbefree.en.html "would I be able to use alternative drivers to nvidia drivers so that I still can play games under Linux via steam or wine?" You would be able to but as you would most likely be running non-free software it defeats the point of running Trisquel somewhat.
[Trisquel-users] Question about Free GNU/Linux distributions
Hello All, I have a question about GNU/Linux distros, what's the advantage of using GNU/Linux distro over a distro like fedora/redhat? I use centos for servers I run, and fedora for my desktop machines. If I were to switch my desktop/laptops to a GNU/Linux distro(like trisquel or gnewsense) would I be able to use alternative drivers to nvidia drivers so that I still can play games under linux via steam or wine?
