Posts by Shock Me

Stallman: Did I say Jobs was evil? I meant really evil

I accept licenses because...

I accept licenses because...I believe that artists, programmers, and hardware makers should be compensated for the time they take doing what would take me far too long to do on my own (assuming I could do it at all on my own). I believe compensating people for their time gives them the FREEDOM to pursue their dreams. Not having to do everything for myself gives ME the FREEDOM and the TIME to pursue my own goals.

If Richard creates a structure that lets all that happen without beggaring everyone I'm happy to consider it.

Actually met Stallman....

He has been living off speaking fees by saying all manner of challenging things. At one time he was recommending we purchase air conditioners and copy machines before wasting money on computers in the classroom.

He makes it all seem very reasonable and you only have questions long after he has cashed the honorarium.

The key thing to remember is that REAL handcuffs are NOT voluntary and that they are backed with the threat of state-sponsored legalized violence.

If you don't like the restrictions that Apple outline in their EULAs don't buy their products! Gee! You are free the whole time! Who da thunk it?