--- Ramanraj K ramanraj.k@gmail.com wrote:
It struck me that "Software Freedom" may mean several things, including the idea that people have the freedom to lawfully acquire and use any software they like.
Could you elaborate or rephrase ? Are you saying that at present people are not allowed to to acquire and use any software they like ? Such a possibility might be imagined - for e.g., the govt, or corporate policy might dictate - "Free software only, no commercial software" or "OSI/FSF approved software only" or "No GPL/LGPL licensed software - Apache, etc are OK".
Perhaps, it is this meaning that should be higlighted on Software Freedom Day in future, so that it may be celebrated by one and all in a spirit of brotherhood. Recognising the freedom to use any software we like would also mean that all have a chance to be treated alike, and no person would be criticised for his individual choice of software.
Do you mean to say "We should ensure that we Free Software / Open Source Software proponents should advocate Free/Open Source software, but at the same time ensure that we are not caustic in our criticism (or perhaps even critize at all) when a user still opts for commercial software" ?
I feel this may become increasingly apparent in the days to come.
On what experiences and thoughts do you make this statement ?
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