> His contributions are overstated, as is the benefit of Free Software, generally, as compared to more permissive licenses. That's certainly what companies whi

> His contributions are overstated, as is the benefit of Free Software, generally, as compared to more permissive licenses. That's certainly what companies which made their fortunes out of taking software out of the commons and turning it into products want people to think. Enough programmers don't want to be turned into unpaid employees that copyleft licenses have substantial uptake. Also: > OSS predates Stallman, and will outlast him. ... refusing to see a distinction between OSS and Free Software? Neat rhetorical trick.