This might appear to be unrelated, but in order to understand it, one must gather the pieces laid around this topic...
Anyaway, there are various ways to help other achieve software freedom, and some people are more resistant on using free software than others. But we as free software supporters must avoid installing or recommending non-free software for those who are slowly going towards software freedom, because this undermines our activism. But then, there comes the question: "What can we do? Besides how can we overcome the assumption that most people have against free software?"... To deal with this I would suggest that you offer to our mates the following options: * The slow method: Where THEY'll chose which operating system they want to use (they can even chose to continue using what they're using), and if it's non-free software, then you MUST tell them that you'll be unable to help, teach, recommend/suggest them that non-free software, even for INSTALLATION of the operating system. The same is valid for other non-free software. However, if the software for which they need help or recommendation for is free software then you'll have to help them. Besides, you MUST make it clear to your mate that both must share experiences so as to keep in contact with each other, and that eventually, both must move a step towards more software freedom, and the cycle keeps repeating from here on; * The subtle method: Where YOU'll chose a free operating system based on a detailed description made by your mate regarding what he wants/expects most from his computer. The other considerations from the slow method also apply here. Just to clarify, I like Libreboot X200 and all ThinkPenguin RYF-certified products. Keep up the good work. :D
