Actually, like I said, the reason I post this here (after "its all over") is to create an awareness for those who never heard of GNU. I read stories of how GNU project was formed and the spirit behind the effort that drive the project, and built a free complete free system which was not seen possible by many at that time.
No doubt, if Linux kernel was created without GNU, packages can be added on top of the kernel to create a full system like GNU/Linux today. But without GNU GPL or even the fundamental of Free software itself, many non-Copyleft Linux and packages can be made propietary over time. And Linux will be either for geek-only, or turn propietary for home user. The ideology of free software might have vanished. I understand some of you are stuck with the term 'Linux' and believe strongly in it. Linus has been seen the creator of all these, in your mind. I was one of your kind once, though not anymore. I have no ambition to changed that view point in you. But I appreciate all the thought-provoking comments, regardless of view points. Thanks. -- Lam YongXian Adolflam.com FSF Member #5279 Please avoid sending me Word or PowerPoint attachments. See http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html _______________________________________________ Slugnet mailing list [email protected] http://www.lugs.org.sg/mailman/listinfo/slugnet
