El 20/05/13 14:28, [email protected] escribió: > I can give an example. > > I am taking a class whereby tests required for the class REQUIRE > flash. Gnash doesn't work. For example, if I attempt to read the > online chapters in Gnash there is no text to read. Each chapter also > has labs which can be done from home by connecting to the online labs > and using Windows XP virtual machines. > > So my choice is to use non-free software or fail the class, because > every chapter has multiple labs and every chapter has a test in flash. > > Additonally, there is a separate prorprietary app which can be used to > do the labs instead of doing the labs online, in 32 bits no less. > (Ihaven't run 32 bit in YEARS!) > > What I would like to see is for them to ditch flash, convert to html5 > and at least release the proprietary app in 64 bit. However, even the > computers in the class room are all Windows 7. > > My main installs are a freed Gentoo, Parabola (which I will be rid of > soon - it moves too fast for me), & Trisquel. For the class, I have > setup a separate system that has Flash installed as well as the > proprietray app which can be used as an alternate to complete the > labs. This system is for school work only. > > It's really very simple. I WILL NOT FAIL this class due to the fact > the class requires non-free software to pass. I mean no offense to > anyone here, but I do not care one whit what others may think of my > solution to the problem.
You have to betray one of the two: your community and yourself or your university. It is a tough choice. I woul not blame you if you chose either. Some people would always betray their community because that would place upon themselves less harm. Some people would press the university to change its policies but stil comply. Some people would take a stand even against their own personal interests. It is up to you. You are your university's victim and not the victimizer. I would possibly decide between the last two if it were my case. My 2 cents. -- Saludos libres, Quiliro Ordóñez Presidente (en conjunto con el resto de socios) Asociación de Software Libre del Ecuador - ASLE Av de la Prensa N58-219 y Cristóbal Vaca de Castro Quito, Ecuador (02)-600 8579 IRC: http://webchat.freenode.net?channels=asle&uio=OT10cnVlJjEwPXRydWU3a Todo correo que reciba será tratado como información pública, de libre copia y modificación, sin importar cualquier nota de confidencialidad.
