Fwd: [GNU/FSF Press] Press release: FSF announces release of gNewSense 1.0

[Alexander Jacob Tsykin]

On Monday 06 November 2006 12:11, Shawn McMahon wrote:
> On Mon, Nov 06, 2006 at 10:32:01AM +1100, Alexander Jacob Tsykin said:
> > Theya re not saying that ubuntu is non-free, just that it could be more
> > free, because the coordination tool it relies upo could be free, but
> > isn't. Let's
>
> They all use telephones, too.  Last time I checked that whole system was
> proprietary.  Oh, and darn never every last one of them uses Intel or
> AMD CPUs.
>
> If I use a Craftsman hammer to build a homeless shelter, it's not less
> of a gesture because I used a hammer from a big corporation instead of
> some little local blacksmith.
>
They are saying that its better to use free systems as much as possible. They 
are not saying that it is morally wrong not to do so, merely that there is a 
better approach (or at least that is my understanding). It is a philosophical 
stance.
> > face facts, they're right, there is no arguing with this because it is
> > correct.
>
> That's circular logic.  It's right because you say it's right, and thus
> anybody who disagrees must be deliberately deluding themselves by
> refusing to face the self-evident fact that your argument is correct?

Not at all. They are saying that launchpad is non-free, in the free speech 
sense. Thart is true. How can you argue with it?

Sasha