Hello Everyone;
My name is DeckardCain and I am a software developer. I began using free
software when I began writing optimization patches for the Bukkit MineCrat
server mod, which then led me to the GNU GPL (which I have used countless
number of programs before that used the same), which then led me to Richard
Stallman. I've watched just about every video on youtube (of course, with
GNASH now-a-days), and have begun using Trisquel GNU + Linux as well as began
using only wholley free programs on my systems. An issue that I've been
having though is that several of my programming friends still develop and use
proprietary software, and always want me to play these proprietary games with
them.
My question is, how have you kept yourselves on the right track this entire
time, and is there any way that I can easily convince my friends to atleast
try to not use Micro$oft Windows and proprietary software?
P.S. I love free software, always have an always will. Ever since I began
programming I've used the GPL, so there is no lack of want to write and use
programs, its really just finding a method to counter attack their boasting
of proprietary software (They always say things like "It may spy on me, but
there are millions of people out there, and what do they want with me?" and
"I don't care to program for the operating system, so why should I care if
its FOSS?").
Thanks in advance
~DeckardCain
