[Nottingham] rms

Rory Holland rory at linux.com
Thu Aug 25 10:08:07 UTC 2011


Hi, the recording is available at
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/richard-stallman-free-software-and-your-freedombut
I haven't trimmed the rubbish off the beginning yet.

I agree his rooms are extreme, but we do need someone like him pulling us in
the right direction.

On 25 August 2011 11:05, Barry Drake <ubuntu-advertising at gmx.com> wrote:

> Hi there ....  i thoroughly enjoyed hearing RMS last night.  He is one of
> the most entertaining speakers I have ever heard.  I knew he held extreme
> views which I respect and understand, but I think he is damaging the overall
> cause through his absolutism.  People (maybe especially people in government
> etc) are antagonised by zealots.  The compromising that Ubuntu does makes it
> far far easier for folk like me to make converts.  Richard and his disciples
> seem to close doors - especially when they storm the gates of hardware
> manufacturers.
>
> Just wondered how others feel about this issue?  Some folk need to make a
> living, as Martin pointed out in one of his questions.
>
> BTW, is there a recording available?  I'd like a friend to hear the talk.
>
> Regards,        Barry.
>
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