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I think it's important to separate the idea of the GPL (which IMO is awesome!), and it's key distinction between free as in not-paying and free as in freedom, f

by gknoy 12y ago

I think it's important to separate the idea of the GPL (which IMO is awesome!), and it's key distinction between free as in not-paying and free as in freedom, from the zealous nature of its creator. I believe that there are many benefits from GPL, and the entire idea of Free software. I don't really feel compelled by the idea that all the bits I write should be that way, or that I should restrict the bits I use to Free ones -- partly because I really like good graphics card drivers in linux. (I realize it's selfish, but it also feels pragmatic.) I am profoundly grateful for RMS' insight and creations, even though I don't always agree with his opinions.

nickysielicki 12y ago
There's no reason that you cannot have really good open source drivers. In fact, most of the ones you use are. The problem is that these corporations feel that providing insight to their competitors on how they're doing things is a bigger issue, and they keep them closed.