They'll Always Call it Linux (Not GNU or Even GNU/Linux) Because Linus Torvalds is Less Principled (Tivoization, DRM etc.)
- Dr. Roy Schestowitz
- 2020-06-07 07:45:50 UTC
- Modified: 2020-06-07 07:45:50 UTC
Related:
GNU Programs Aren't “Linux Commands” But GNU Programs
Summary: Principled, opinionated, self-governing individuals aren't any good for corporations looking to not only use their projects but to totally control those projects (copyleft licences such as GPL already make that hard enough for them, so it takes more time for legal 'hacks' such as software patents, "clown computing" and GitHub)
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