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The Obama Party and the Googlization of politics: The Obama Party and the Googlization of politicsTheres that loophole again........that doesn't exist. I dislike the idea of the ASP loophole. Its not a loophole. Its a change in principle thats causing the problem if you ask me. The idea of FOSS was software you could do whatever you want...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, OPEN SOURCE, Stallman, software, F/OSS, Obama Party; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
stallman hopes to save children from proprietary software: Stallman hopes to save children from proprietary softwareA comment and a typo to correctFirst the typo:[i]Sugar, even on Windows, always *was* and always will be open source. [/i]At least I think that's what you meant to say.[i]But let’s not throw babies out with bathwaters. Just because Ferraris are fun cars...; Tags: Web browsers, open source, Stallman, Netscape Communications Corp., software, proprietary software; Discussion threads 2008-05-02
stallman hopes to save children from proprietary software: George Ou pointed me in the direction of Stallman's comments relating to Windows on the OLPC project, though I did nothing about it because my head was (figuratively) on fire. I then saw Christopher Dawson's response to Stallman's comments, and so I figured that I'd throw my two cents in...; Tags: Software, Open Source, Stallman, Tools & Techniques, Management, John Carroll; Blog posts 2008-05-02
Is stallman right about OLPC?: Is Stallman right about OLPC?Another open source ........ disciple weighs in. Thank you for making the point!Once again ....... Stallman and you missed the point about the OLPC. It was never about your Open source religion. It was about helping out kids in third world countries. ...; Tags: Stallman, open source, One Laptop Per Child project; Discussion threads 2008-05-01
GPLv3 Myth: GPLv3 MythGPL3 was essentialTo help slow down MS's continuing monopoly abuse and domination and control of the software industry using any means they can think of. I think that is apparent to all, except those who see no monopoly abuse from MS. Hopefully the EU...; Tags: Linux, Microsoft Corp., GPLv3, Stallman; Discussion threads 2007-10-02

Richard stallman the creationist: I've taken issue with Stallman numerous times in the past (as an early example, care for a slice of cake). Stallman's latest musings merely add to the stack of ideological positions with which I differ. Some notable quotes from his latest musings:. Supporters of open source (which I am...; Tags: Software, Open Source, Richard Stallman, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, John Carroll; Blog posts 2007-09-13
stallman's dream and GPLv3: Stallman's dream and GPLv3You begin with a false premis"If you don't share his views, and work in the propriety software industry, then this might be a very scary thing."I don't believe anyone is "scared" by Stallman, his views, or open source. No more than they scared by the whacko...; Tags: Linux, Tools & Techniques, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Wind River VxWorks, GPLv3, Free Software Foundation, Stallman, software; Discussion threads 2007-08-09
The state of Unix: The state of UnixHistory strikes once againThe problem seems to me to be the fact that Solaris has primarily been a server OS running on dedicated hardware. Linux has, for some years now, been available as a desktop OS running on general hardware.That difference is enough to explain the difference...; Tags: Operating systems, Servers, OPEN SOURCE, Open Solaris, Torvalds, Stallman, Torvolds, Sun Solaris, Sun Microsystems Inc., Linux, operating system, Unix; Discussion threads 2007-06-18
Microsoft teams with Linux distributor Xandros: Microsoft teams with Linux distributor XandrosMicrosoft teams with Linux distributor XandrosLOL, Stallman must be pooping bricks right now. That's two linux distributors that Microsoft has partnered (or bailed out for a better term) with. There must be something to Microsoft's patent cases if these linux distros are jumping...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, team, Xandros, Linux, Microsoft Corp., GPL-3, Stallman; Discussion threads 2007-06-04
Microsoft's patent claim: Where's the beef?: Microsoft's patent claim: Where's the beef?the concerned people do know about the patent violation.Stallman has admitted to 200+ patent violations. No do you think Stallman lied when he said that.The concerned people do know about the patent violation.What type of Beef?If you meant "Beef" as in real patent infringement, then...; Tags: Network technology, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., IP, patent violation, beef, Linux, Stallman; Discussion threads 2007-05-14
Eben Moglen leaving Free Software Foundation: Eben Moglen leaving Free Software FoundationKudos to Mr. MoglenI have had the good fortune to know the good Mr. Moglen for a number of years. He's always impressed me as careful, thoughtful and thorough in the things he's done.As the Software Freedom Law Center ramps up and his duties...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows Rights Management Services, Moglen, Stallman, Free Software Foundation, software; Discussion threads 2007-04-25
Game consoles are evil: Game consoles are evilAnd did that cell phone have Linux embedded? (nt)(nt)Stallman also says"Live cheaply," he said, offering some free advice. "Don't buy a house, a car or have children. The problem is they're expensive and you have to spend all your time making money to pay for them."GenericMan -...; Tags: Games, OPEN SOURCE, Game players, game console, console, Stallman, Linux, game, Nintendo Wii; Discussion threads 2007-04-06
New GPLv3 draft takes aim at Microsoft/Novell but loosens crypto restrictions: New GPLv3 draft takes aim at Microsoft/Novell but loosens crypto restrictionsWe all love software patents...Just another excuse for companies to sue each other and sit on their asses and enjoy the monopolies they can protect with the help of Justice (haha). Well done to the government of the Land of...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, GPLv3, GPLv3 Draft, Novell Inc., Stallman, Microsoft Corp., Free Software Foundation; Discussion threads 2007-03-28
stallman's Fight Stalls GPL Version 3: Stallman's Fight Stalls GPL Version 3Right on all countsEven Microsofties like John Carroll see the inherent wrongheadedness of software patents. They afford protection to concepts that were never intended to have the status of "intellectual property" in the first place. I would [i]love[/i] to see them struck down in an...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, GPL, Stallman, Stalin, GPL 3; Discussion threads 2007-03-22
stallman's Fight Stalls GPL Version 3: At Novells Brainshare conference this week, Bruce Perens said something we have long suspected. (The picture, by Aaron Toponce, is from Perens appearance. I cropped it a little.)Version 3 of the GPL is being delayed by the need to create language against the Microsoft-Novell deal, which implied that Microsoft holds...; Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Stallman, Bruce Perens, GPL, Microsoft Corp., software; Blog posts 2007-03-22
Cuba to migrate to open-source software: Cuba to migrate to open-source softwareWell duhit's a massive swing away from American based vendors as narcasism and nationalism finally take root and shifts turn to inward solutions. If only the US could separate itself from the indebtedness to China and Mexico's products and reintroduce industry that long ago...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Linux, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, open-source software, Cuba, Stallman, Castro, Communism, communism, software; Discussion threads 2007-02-20
GPL 3 release could slip past March: GPL 3 release could slip past MarchYes, Stallman, be sure GPL3 blocks dealsWe wouldn't want any business to benefit from GPL3. I know you think it's a sin for anyone to make money writing software. We should all be hermits living in caves, writing code for the good...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, GPL 3, Stallman, GPL; Discussion threads 2007-02-12
As stallman looks on, Sun frees Java under the GPL: As Stallman looks on, Sun frees Java under the GPLBest News I've Heard All Day... Best licence they could have chosen, IMHO.RegardsThe BanjoOne question about how Stallman feels.Why should we care? No reason? Carry on then!Because he's the godfather ...Stallman was talking the how, what, and why of free software...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java, Stallman, GPL; Discussion threads 2006-11-13
Richard stallman's shackles: The open source Java acid test?: Richard Stallman's shackles: The open source Java acid test?Only 6 distros are listed as having only free softwarehttp://www.gnu.org/links/links.html#FreeGNULinuxDistributionsOnly DyneBolic is a very well known one. Several things here;1. FOSS developers are not eschewing the Java language. Go look on sourceforge at how many projects are written in Java...; Tags: Operating systems, FOSS developer, eWeek, open-source software, F/OSS, Linux, software, open source, GPL, Stallman, Richard Stallman, Java, Free Software Foundation, Sun Microsystems Inc.; Discussion threads 2006-11-11
Tivo and GPL: Beauty and the Beast?: Tivo and GPL: Beauty and the Beast?Number of places where GPL might prove to be a pain!Take Wireless Network Card Drivers for example. If the source code for the Lower MAC/PHY layer were to be released, the havoc that can be played on the WiFi community will be immeasurable. Imagine...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Stallman, TiVo Inc., GPL, digital-rights management, open source; Discussion threads 2006-10-02