sean writes: > On Fri, 31 Mar 2006 03:51:30 -0500 > "Eric S. Raymond" <esr@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > > > $THIS_THING is a moving target. > > > > Yes. it certainly is. In a few years, once we solve this problem, I > > expect to be back here trying to kick certain people out of their > > dogmatic slumbers with respect to the *next* market-share blocker. > > Don't see any evidence of dogmatic slumbering within Fedora. Just > a realistic appraisal of what can be provided and what is appropriate > to provide under the very clear objectives of the project. You seem > to think your goals should be those of the project, but have given > nothing more than a world domination pipe dream as a reason. > > There's a worthwhile and valuable group being served well by Fedora. > Those that want or need proprietary solutions aren't stopped from > getting them, they're a simple download the same as is required > on Windows in many cases. > > There is simply no need to start the Fedora core project down that > slippery slope of providing or encouraging proprietary solutions. You're precisely right. Those who would give up Essential Freedom to purchase a little Temporary Market Share, deserve neither Freedom nor Market Share. (Couldn't resist!) Andrew. -- fedora-devel-list mailing list fedora-devel-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-devel-list
