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minus-square_cryptagion [he/him]@lemmy.dbzer0.comlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up7arrow-down1·1 day agoI’ve seen a lot of FOSS purists before, but this guy has gotta be the Linux equivalent of one of those dudes who lives in the forest with a tin hat so the guberment can’t read his thoughts.
minus-squaregrue@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up8·21 hours agoHe literally invented the concept of Free Software. So yeah, of course he’s extreme about it!
minus-squareunhrpetby@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6·edit-220 hours agoThe difference would be that RMS is extremely well-versed in computer technology. He understands the problems with non-free software. Someone with his knowledge could choose to disregard those issues for convenience, but Stallman is willing to make great sacrifices.
I’ve seen a lot of FOSS purists before, but this guy has gotta be the Linux equivalent of one of those dudes who lives in the forest with a tin hat so the guberment can’t read his thoughts.
He literally invented the concept of Free Software. So yeah, of course he’s extreme about it!
The difference would be that RMS is extremely well-versed in computer technology. He understands the problems with non-free software.
Someone with his knowledge could choose to disregard those issues for convenience, but Stallman is willing to make great sacrifices.