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I differentiate between "believe" and "support". I support free software, have been an FSF member for decades, and that's all swell and spiffy. But I fall sho
by smitty1e 5y ago
I differentiate between "believe" and "support".
I support free software, have been an FSF member for decades, and that's all swell and spiffy.
But I fall short of believing in free software, because this is and intellectual, not a moral choice. The libertarian, common-sense argument for free software has massive traction.
However, it simply does not follow that an (arguably myopic) choice for two parties to enter into a non-free software licensing agreement is somehow "immoral". It's a business decision, folks. Non-swift decisions are made all the time.
Furthermore, I'd contend that free software helps itself through evangelistic zeal and moralizing arguments not at all. When I'm in the mood for good preachin', I'll head to church.