You do admit that the majority of GNU/Linux based distros like Fedora and
Ubuntu are pretty much like 95% free software with the exceptions being
firmware in the kernel and the option to install nonfree. I say option
because the last time I installed Ubuntu, the restricted, multiverse, and
Canonical parters repos were not enabled by default.
With that in mind in the day and age of hopefully switching Windows users to
GNU/Linux around the time of Windows 8, can't we use the allure of some
software like Steam games to help the push? I'm expecting a big consumer
backlash when 8 comes out and people will either stick with 7 or look for
alternatives.
Or you just don't care. Linux based distros will continue to be niche in a
dying desktop and laptop market as people move to smartphones and tablets.
Something has to be done to protect users from Apple and Microsoft even if
Ubuntu is 95% free software.
