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The basic fact about the free software movement


From: Snuffelluffogus
Subject: The basic fact about the free software movement
Date: 15 Jun 2004 12:17:10 -0700

The basic fact about the free software movement is that it is
split into two camps --

1. The libertarians, who are excessively pro-business and 
in particular pro-corporate, who often have corporate jobs
and often proclaim free software is a free ride for business
interests, therefore good. The libertarians are responsible
for adding numerous business- and government-friendly packages to Linux.
The motto of a libertarian is "might makes right" or the equally
ugly phrase "one dollar one vote". Libertarians would argue
endlessly against a public license that prohibits
large firms from using the software.

and

2. The anarchists, who want to tear down big business because
it's a frankenstain monster that abuses workers, consumers,
and governments and who thus prefer small firms, if any firms
at all. Anarchists are more likely to talk about how free software 
empowers individuals and they would never, as a rule, use M$ software.
The motto of an anarchist might be "watch David slay Goliath".
Anarchists would not mind seeing a public license that prohibits
large firms from using the software.

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