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Re: [Bug-gnupedia]Submissions in Word Format
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Mike Warren |
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Re: [Bug-gnupedia]Submissions in Word Format |
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29 Jan 2001 14:56:01 -0700 |
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"Christopher Mahan" <address@hidden> writes:
> I'm a developer. My clients want solutions. I use the best tool, the
> most effective tool. If it is java, so be it. if is is MySQL, or
> PostgreSQL, so be it, if it is MS2000 and Exchange, so be it.
As is your choice. The FSF, however, works toward freedom and a
project sponsored by them and done under their auspices should also
value freedom.
> They're just tools, like the mechanic who works on your car. You
> would't think much of him if he didn't use a better type of brake
> pads because they're "Made in China" even though they were better
> and SAFER for your car, just because he's anti-communist... (this is
> just an example).
One should always try to be aware of by whom their products are made
and attempt to not use those produced is unsavory manors (perhaps in
sweat-shops).
> The majority of authors out there could not care less about
> computers. They are not EVER going to care about the "format" of a
> file. All they care about is that it's easy to type, easy to edit,
> and easy to print.
You're right that some people are not concerned with freedom.
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