Stallman uses Windows

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Stallman uses Windows

Post by greggh » Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:02 am

This is the first time I've heard him clarify that he will use a computer running non-fee software from time to time for convenience. He's not totally extreme.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnzueeYvEbs --starting at 7:27
"I don't mind using somebody else's computer once in a while, regardless of what software it has on it. If I'm visiting somebody that has a Windows machine, I'll use it to browse the net. It's convenient for me to do so. It's not an important right or wrong for me whether I touch his computer. But what I won't do is have one set up for me running non-free software."
I thought it was interesting.

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Re: Stallman uses Windows

Post by LinuxMint-4 » Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:35 am

Doesn't BSD have LIVE CD's like Ubuntu does? If he wanted to be free...he can ....even on someone else's computer.
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Re: Stallman uses Windows

Post by eddie » Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:42 pm

Since someone else paid for the license, I guess it is free to use.

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