Time to dial back the dialectic? [was: Re: Privileges and practicalities]

2021-10-04 Thread dick
herr Doctor, I'd wager the hundred or so guys who identify most with GNU would, if a referendum were taken, say that: 1. Non-free is not an injustice, 2. *Gratis* is far and away more important to our users than *libre*, and 3. Non-free software can be used without compunction to improve our ow

War is bad [Was: Re: no to war in Ukraine]

2022-03-01 Thread dick
"I" == inasprec...@disroot.org writes: I> You grossly misunderstand what this "war" you speak of was about all I> along. The goal is not merely becoming the "default configuration", I> whatever you mean by that, the goal is ending the existence of I> proprietary software. There is still a long w

Re: [emacs-tangents] A new filter-based customization interface

2024-12-27 Thread dick . r . chiang
Madhu, Your sentiments are well received. We must always strive to uphold software freedom while being mindful of hidden but insidious pitfalls. Merry Christmas to one and all, and may the light of freedom shine on all who seek its embrace. --- via emacs-tangents mailing list (https://lists.gnu