Re: [!NEWS] The GNUtards Must Be Crazy

[Rjack]

Alan Mackenzie wrote:

> If what you wrote is true, then it is surprising that companies 
> like IBM, RedHat, Novell, all capitalist to the core, are so keen
>  on GPL-licensed software.

ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL

Try writing some GPL'd Mainframe OS software that encroaches on one
of IBM's patents and see how fast IBM slaps a million dollar patent
infringement action on your ass.

> A bit strange that there're raving libertarians (about as far 
> from socialists as you can get) who're so keen "to thrust 
> socialism upon a democratic majority".

ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL

IBM was the World's first multinational convicted computer
monopolist. Funny how you so greatly admire Nicro$ofts role
model.

> Actually, if you're talking about the USA, forget about 
> democracy.  What you've got there is plutocracy, rule by the 
> rich.  What makes you think that "a democratic majority" 
> positively wants this system?

You callin' Barack Obama a billionaire Queen? He. He.

> Use your intlligence, if you've got one.  RMS saying he wants to 
> see proprietary software wiped out is like you saying you want 
> Miss M. Monroe on a blanket - it's a motivating fantasy, which 
> everyone knows will remain fantasy, but useful none the less.

The very essence a GNU fantasy -- you never lose, you just
rationalize mooooooooooving the goalposts.

Sincerely,
Rjack :)