The basic fact about the free software movement

From: Snuffelluffogus (darkred_at_myway.com)
Date: 06/16/04

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    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 free 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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