On Thu, 2013-09-12 at 02:31 +0200, [email protected] wrote: > 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.
Nice to read this, I went through the same path as well. I was more of a player though than someone on the developers side. > 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. > Had the same problem with my guildmates. I had to make a choice: stay with my guildies and be locked further in proprietary software games or leave and work/play/use Free Software--I chose the later. Also suggest you take a look at Ryzom or Mana World as a Free Software alternative https://www.fsf.org/news/free-ryzom-1 > 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? > Suggest you watch this video, the interviewer asked the same question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99XRgPaZmS0 And/or you can send them this link: https://www.fsf.org/working-together/moving > 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?"). > Who says you need to counter them? Some people just don't care. Move on to other people that does care. By the way, there are other Copyleft-friendly licenses there you can use as well. > Thanks in advance > ~DeckardCain
