On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 1:20 PM, Matthias Kirschner mk@fsfe.org wrote:
- Noah Slater nslater@tumbolia.org [2009-02-02 16:11:58 +0000]:
The FSFE is not planning to do this, from my reading. They are making a statement that they wish to support Open Source and Free Software as separate groups, which is a fantastic thing.
Why do you think FSFE consider them as seperated groups?
I personally do not consider Open Source and Free Software as seperate _groups_. They are different names for the same thing. Open Source is a failed marketing term for Free Software. Free Software is the better term, that is why we had the "We speak about Free Software" [1] campaign.
Well, I also speak about free software, but I also speak about open source. I agree that free software is better, and it is my first choice, but if I cannot have this freedom and I am given only "open source" then I am practical and I use that as well. We are talking about a nation that is struggling to survive and people who just want jobs, many have heard about open source, and we need to reach them to tell them about free software.
So I have to remain firm that we will also talk about open source, because that is what people know. I am willing to expand on why free software is better and be more distinct, if you want to help I would be grateful.
I would love to have your comments or suggestions on the charter on how to make it better. I am open to your comments, and we need to get this ready for signing asap.
thanks, mike