Posted by: Taran Rampersad
on January 08, 2004 10:34 PM
The silliest assertion by the FSF is the constant drone that business users should 'settle' for software that is not as good as commercial counterparts, simply because of a philosophical assertion, rather than business justification. Or, it's the assertion that these same business users should be more interested in advancing this cause than running their business. Many businesses have no need nor interest (nor resource luxury) to become political activists in addition to their core purpose, which is to run their business and provide products and services to their users.
Honestly, this is the first I have heard of said 'assertion'. Is there a reference you have, or is this normative?
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Re:Real products v. Philosophical byproducts
Posted by: Taran Rampersad on January 08, 2004 10:34 PMThe silliest assertion by the FSF is the constant drone that business users should 'settle' for software that is not as good as commercial counterparts, simply because of a philosophical assertion, rather than business justification. Or, it's the assertion that these same business users should be more interested in advancing this cause than running their business. Many businesses have no need nor interest (nor resource luxury) to become political activists in addition to their core purpose, which is to run their business and provide products and services to their users.
Honestly, this is the first I have heard of said 'assertion'. Is there a reference you have, or is this normative?
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