Re: [tlug] Debian rant

[Sach Jobb <sach@example.com>]

>> I have to agree with Shawn though, I think
>> the entire idiotology about what the definition of "free" is totally
>> ridiculous and for the most part is simply wasting vast amounts of
>> peoples' time. I also fail to see how it has (is?) improving the world
>> in any way what-so-ever.
>
> http://xkcd.com/743/
>
> Free software also keeps the software industry innovative.  Wordpress and joomla suck but at least I can quickly and easily modify them at the code level for my own purposes. Try modifying a book or hardware for a client without getting slapped with the copyright hammer.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not in anyway against free software. It would
be very strange to be a Debian user that doesn't like it. What annoys
me is the endless great debate over what exactly "free" means and all
of the energy, from a lot of very intelligent people, that goes into
that.

cheers,
sach