Re: [Dfey-nw-discuss] Fwd: [sf-uk-discuss] Re: Sad mis understanding

[Andrew Williams]

2008/12/10 Tim Dobson <address@hidden>:
> Quote of the month!
>
> "The student was showing the ability of the laptop and handing out Linux
> disks. After confiscating the disks I called a confrence with the student
> and that is how I came to discover you and your organization. "
> (from:http://linuxlock.blogspot.com/2008/12/linux-stop-holding-our-kids-back.html)
>
> --
>
> I'm not sure I've encountered an attitude this obstinate, but I have had
> some problems from staff (mainly educational IT staff, about gnu/linux)

*sigh* seems like another close minded fool who takes the mantra of
"nothing is free" too much to heart. Much like our beloved Trading
Standards[1]:

"If Mozilla permit the sale of copied versions of its software, it
makes it virtually impossible for us, from a practical point of view,
to enforce UK anti-piracy legislation, as it is difficult for us to
give general advice to businesses over what is/is not permitted."

I've never had an issue with the usage of Linux, its just unfortunate
that most people see it as a inferior product as it doesn't come in a
box with a massive price tag. I mean, who would GIVE AWAY software
that was GOOD! </sarcasm>

People forget that FOSS has a long way to go before it acheives
mainstream acceptance, Firefox has done wonders but people still don't
understand the OS part of FOSS :)

[1] 
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/technology/article733264.ece

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Andrew Williams / Nik_Doof
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