Posted by: Anonymous Coward
on April 26, 2005 04:42 AM
I'm not Stallman and can't speak for him, but I usually tend to be on his side on these things, so it seems likely his answer would be at least close to his.
Use the program? OK. If you have to. BUT, beware. Be very aware of how it hurts your freedom. Do not promote it. The more you need it, the more motivation you should have to create a free replacement, as soon as possible.
And don't be shocked if the next version comes out with a new license that leaves you even less freedom. Anticipate, and prevent, by creating a replacement, sooner not later.
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Re:Dilemma
Posted by: Anonymous Coward on April 26, 2005 04:42 AMUse the program? OK. If you have to. BUT, beware. Be very aware of how it hurts your freedom. Do not promote it. The more you need it, the more motivation you should have to create a free replacement, as soon as possible.
And don't be shocked if the next version comes out with a new license that leaves you even less freedom. Anticipate, and prevent, by creating a replacement, sooner not later.
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